Shoulder Upper Cut Test
The evaluation of shoulder pathology requires a comprehensive approach utilizing various clinical tests to accurately diagnose specific conditions.…
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Shoulder Examination
Shoulder Examination section contains all the special tests that is used during the shoulder examination in orthopedic surgery.
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Trapezius Triangle Sign
The Trapezius Triangle Sign is a valuable clinical assessment technique for evaluating potential trapezius muscle dysfunction or spinal…
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Trapezius Muscle Test
Trapezius is a large trapezoid-shaped muscle on the posterior aspect of neck and trunk. The Trapezius Muscle Test…
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Shoulder Speed Test
Speed Test (Palm-Up Test or Straight Arm Test) is used to evaluate Biceps tendinitis and Superior labral anterior…
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Punch Out Test
The Punch-Out Test serves as a valuable clinical examination tool for healthcare practitioners to evaluate serratus anterior muscle…
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Pectoralis Minor Tightness Test
The pectoralis minor muscle, though smaller than its major counterpart, plays a significant role in scapular positioning and…
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Biceps Tendon Tests
Biceps Tendon Tests include Yergason Test, Nonspecific Biceps Tendon Test, Abbott-Saunders Test, Snap Test, Hueter Sign, Ludington Test…
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External Rotation Lag Sign
The patient is seated with his or her back to the examiner. The elbow is passively flexed to…
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Bear Hug Test Overview
The Bear Hug Test is a new special test that is used to diagnose subscapularis tendon tears. It…
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Hornblower Sign
Hornblower sign or test is used to test for Teres Minor or Infraspinatus muscle pathology of the rotator…
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Active Elevation Lag Test
The Active Elevation Lag Test is a new clinical test to assess trapezius muscle function and potential spinal…
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Belly Press Test | Napoleon test
Belly Press Test is used to check for subscapularis muscle tear or pathology especially if the patient cannot…
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