| Special Test |
Tests for... |
Positive (+) Test |
| Valgus |
UCL instability |
increased opening of joint space (more opening at 0 degrees includes damage to capsule and ligament; more opening at 30 degrees includes damage to ligament only) |
| Varus |
RCL instability |
increased opening of joint space (more opening at 0 degrees includes damage to capsule and ligament; more opening at 30 degrees includes damage to ligament only) |
| Tinel's Sign |
nerve pathology |
pain, tingling, parasthesia down ulnar nerve distribution (@ ulnar groove) |
| Lateral Epicondylitis |
lateral epicondylitis |
pain at lateral epicondyle (flexor insertion) |
| Medial Epicondylitis |
medial epicondylitis |
pain at medial epicondyle (extensor insertion) |
| Pronator Teres |
median nerve compression due to pronator teres hypertrophy |
decreased strength, tingling pain with pronation, "squeeking" |
| Pinch Grip |
entrapment of the interosseous nerve |
unable to touch fingers only "tuft-to-tuft" instead of "tip-to-tip" only |
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