Special Tests Spine Examination This section contains all the Special Tests for Spine examination. Learn how to examine and diagnosis the Spine region. Ankle & Foot Examination Elbow Examination General Examination Hip Special Tests Knee Special Tests Neurological Examination Orthopedic Scores Shoulder Examination Spine Examination Wrist & Hand Examination All Content Transverse Ligament Stress Test Transverse Ligament Stress Test is used to assess the hypermobility at the atlanto-axial articulation and the integrity of... Read... Sharp Purser Test Sharp Purser Test is used to assess the atlanto-axial joint instability specially in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... Read... Lateral Shear Test Lateral Shear Test is used to determine instability of the atlanto-axial articulation caused by odontoid dysplasia. It's also... Read... Alar Ligament Test Alar Ligament Test is used to assess the alar ligament integrity and quality of side-bending and rotation between... Read... Vertebral Artery Test The Vertebral Artery Test or De Klyn test is used in the assessment of vertebral, basilar, or carotid... Read... Schober Test Schober Test is used to diagnose the restriction of lumbar spine flexion in patients with inflammatory arthropathy, particularly... Read... 10-Seconds Grip and Release Test The Grip and Release Test is used to assess the presence of cervical myelopathy. It evaluates patient's ability... Read... Elvey Test | Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) Elvey test (also known as upper limb tension tests ULTT or brachioplexus tension test) is a neurodynamic test used... Read... The 6-Item Kraus Weber Tests Kraus Weber Tests consist of 6 tests that's used to evaluate the competence of the trunk and pelvic... Read... Shoulder Depression Test The Shoulder Depression Test involves assessing the nerve roots for any signs of compression or irritation. Typically used... Read... Shoulder Abduction Test (Bakody Sign) Shoulder Abduction Test (or Bakody Sign) is used in case of suspicion of C4 or C5 nerve root irritation.... Read... Scalene Cramp Test The Scalene Cramp Test is a diagnostic maneuver to identify myofascial pain and potential neurological disturbances related to... Read... 1 2 3 4 5 6
