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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Pronator Teres Syndrome Test orthopaedic tests Jun 17, 2023

The Pronator Teres Syndrome Test is a clinical test used to help differentiate between Pronator Teres Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 

Here are the steps to perform the test:

  1. The patient is seated with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees and the forearm pronated.
  2. The examiner stands in...
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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Polk's Test orthopaedic tests Jun 16, 2023

Polk's test, also known as the chair sign test, is a physical examination maneuver used to evaluate for the presence of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow joint. This condition can result from injury to the lateral ulnar collateral ligament and can be associated with recurrent...

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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Mill’s Test orthopaedic tests Jun 16, 2023

 Mill's test is a clinical examination maneuver used to diagnose lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow. It is named after Dr. Richard Mills who described the test in 1955.

Procedure:

  1. The patient should be seated comfortably with their forearm resting on a table or other flat...
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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Elbow Varus Stress orthopaedic tests Jun 16, 2023

Elbow Varus Stress test is a physical examination technique used to assess the integrity of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in the elbow joint. The LCL is a ligament on the outer side of the elbow joint that provides stability to the joint during varus stress (a force that pushes the elbow...

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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Golfer’s Elbow Test orthopaedic tests Jun 16, 2023

The Golfer's Elbow Test is a physical examination technique used to assess the presence of medial epicondylitis, which is a type of elbow tendinitis. This condition is also known as golfer's elbow due to its association with the repetitive motions of golfing, but it can occur in anyone who...

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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Maudsley's Test orthopaedic tests Jun 16, 2023

Maudsley's test is a physical examination maneuver used to evaluate for the presence of lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as "tennis elbow." It is named after the British orthopedic surgeon, Harry Maudsley, who first described the test.

Procedure:

  1. Ask the patient to sit or stand with their...
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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Elbow Quadrant Tests orthopaedic tests Jun 15, 2023

The Elbow Quadrant Test is a physical examination test used to evaluate the presence of joint or soft tissue pathology in the elbow. It involves dividing the elbow into four quadrants and applying pressure or resistance to each quadrant to determine the location and extent of pain or discomfort.

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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Cozen’s Test orthopaedic tests Jun 15, 2023

Cozen's test is a physical examination technique used to assess lateral epicondylalgia, commonly known as tennis elbow. It involves passive wrist extension with the elbow in full extension and forearm pronated, and resisted wrist extension with the elbow in slight flexion and forearm...

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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Elbow Extension Sign orthopaedic tests Jun 15, 2023

The Elbow extension sign is a physical examination test used to assess for the presence of either a bony fracture or an elbow joint effusion.

Procedure:

  1. Position the patient in a seated or supine position with their affected arm relaxed at their side.
  2. Ask the patient to flex their elbow to 90...
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Elbow Orthopaedic Test: Elbow Valgus Stress orthopaedic tests Jun 15, 2023

The Elbow Valgus Stress test is a physical examination technique used to assess the integrity of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in the elbow joint. The MCL is a ligament on the inner side of the elbow joint that provides stability to the joint during valgus stress (a force that pushes the...

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Shoulder Orthopaedic Test: Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) - 3 orthopaedic tests Jun 14, 2023

The Upper Limb Tension Test 3 (ULTT3) is used to assess for nerve irritation or compression in the upper limb, specifically the ulnar nerve.

Here is the step-by-step procedure for ULTT3:

  1. The patient lies supine on a table with the shoulder abducted to 90 degrees and the elbow flexed to 90...
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Shoulder Orthopaedic Test: Yergasons Test orthopaedic tests Jun 14, 2023

Yergason's Test is used to test for biceps tendon pathology, such as a tear or subluxation of the tendon in the bicipital groove. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the Yergason's Test:

  1. Ask the patient to sit or stand with the arm in question at their side, bent at the elbow to 90...
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