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Elbow Tests
Elbow Special Tests
Special Test | Tests for... | Positive (+) Test |
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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 (extensor insertion) |
Medial Epicondylitis | medial epicondylitis | pain at medial epicondyle (flexor 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 |