Comprehensive Review of Provocative and Instability Physical Examination Tests of the Shoulder. Issue 11 (1st June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hippensteel, K. J.; Brophy, Robert; Smith, Matthew V.; Wright, Rick W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 27:Issue 11(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-06-01
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00637
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : A detailed physical examination of the shoulder is crucial in creating a diagnosis in patients who present with shoulder pain. Tests of the cervical spine, scapula, and rotator cuff muscles have already been evaluated in a previous article. This article assesses provocative and instability examination tests of the shoulder. Descriptions on how the tests are performed and their diagnostic accuracy are presented.