External Rotation Stress Test
- External Rotation Stress Test is used to test the External rotators of the shoulder, specifically the infraspinatus and the teres minor
- External Rotation Stress Test is used to test the External rotators of the shoulder, specifically the infraspinatus and the teres minor
- With the patient’s arms by his or her side in neutral flexion and abduction,
- the shoulders are externally rotated 45 to 60 degrees.
- The examiner applies force against the dorsum of the hands, attempting to rotate the shoulders internally back to neutral while the patient is asked to resist.
- External Rotation Stress Test is considered positive if there are Pain and weakness.
- This suggests inflammation or tearing of the infraspinatus or the teres minor or both.
- Sensitivity: 58 %
- Specificity: 96 %
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