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The Painful Arc Test is commonly used in orthopedic examination of the shoulder to test for impingement of the supraspinatus tendon and/or the subacromial bursa underneath the acromion. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is performed with the patient in sitting or standing. The patient’s arm is in neutral rotation. Test Movement In this position, the patient […]

The Hyper extension-internal rotation Test or  HERI Test is a special orthopaedic/orthopedic test for the shoulder that attempts to test specifically for anterior glenohumeral instability due to inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) and glenohumeral capsule damage.  Existing tests put the patient in positions that cause apprehension and/or pain. This test was developed to avoid that. Involved Structures inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL)

The Lift Off Test (also knows as Gerber’s Test) is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for a tear in subscapularis tendon or subscapularis tendonitis. It can also show scapular instability. Read more about rotator cuff tears. The Bear Hug Test is another test for subscapularis integrity. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is

The Crank Test is commonly used in orthopedic examinations to test for integrity of the glenoid labrum; it tests for a labral tear. This test is quite similar in many ways to the McMurray Test for meniscal damage in the knee. Involved Structures Starting Position This test is usually performed with the patient in sitting

O’Brien’s Test is a special orthopaedic/orthopedic test for the shoulder that attempts to test specifically for glenohumeral joint labral tears (and more specifically for SLAP Lesions; superior labral tear from anterior to posterior). A false positive may occur if there is an injury to the rotator cuff or acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Involved Structures Starting Position The

The Drop Arm Test is a test for rotator cuff tears, specifically of the supraspinatus tendon. Involved Structures Starting Position This test can be performed with the patient in standing or sitting. The examiner supports the patient’s arm to be tested and abducts it to 90 degrees. Alternatively, the examiner may abduct the arm to

Yergason’s Test, a common test in orthopedic examination of the shoulder, is commonly used to determine pathology in the biceps tendon. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is usually easier in sitting or standing. On the side to be tested the one of the examiner’s hands palpates the bicipital groove. The arm to be tested

The Sulcus Sign is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for inferior instability of the shoulder/glenohumeral joint. Please leave your comments or questions. Involved Structures Starting Position The test is usually easier with the subject in a sitting position with the arm to be tested relaxed. On the side to be tested the one of