Femoral Artery Pulse Location & Palpation
The femoral artery pulse is one of the most important peripheral pulses assessed during a physical examination. Accurate…
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Elbow Examination
In addition to an accurate elbow examination, there are a series of functional tests to help ensure the correct diagnosis.
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Wadsworth Elbow Flexion Test
The Wadsworth Elbow Flexion Test is a provocative clinical examination technique used to assess for cubital tunnel syndrome,…
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Radiohumeral Joint Distraction Test
The Radiohumeral Joint Distraction Test is used to assess for the presence of loose bodies within the radiohumeral…
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Active Radiocapitellar Compression Test
The Active Radiocapitellar Compression Test is a clinical examination technique used to evaluate potential osteochondritis dissecans of the…
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Arm Bar Test
The Arm Bar Test, also known as the Posteromedial Impingement Test, is used to evaluate posterior impingement syndrome…
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Elbow Plica Impingement Test
The elbow plica impingement test is an essential diagnostic procedure for evaluating potential plica syndrome and radiocapitellar joint…
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Polk Test for Elbow Epicondylitis
Polk Test is used to differentiate between lateral and medial epicondylitis (commonly known as tennis elbow and golfer's…
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Mill’s Test | Lateral Epicondylitis Assessment
Mill’s Test is used to diagnosis lateral epicondylitis or “Tennis Elbow”. It was first described and published by…
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TILT Sign for Partial Tear of Distal Biceps Tendon
The TILT sign represents a valuable clinical examination technique for detecting partial tears of the distal biceps tendon.…
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Supination Pronation Test
The supination pronation test is used to assess the integrity of the distal biceps tendon at the elbow…
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Hook Test for Biceps Tendon Tear
Hook Test is used to check for Distal Biceps tendon Avulsion at the elbow joint. It was developed…
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Bicipital Aponeurosis Flex Test
The Bicipital Aponeurosis Flex Test is used to assess the integrity of the bicipital aponeurosis when evaluating suspected…
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