Special testing is generally performed following a full examination of the shoulder that includes but is not limited to patient history, mechanism of injury, clinical observation, bony and soft tissue …

Aug 6, 2021 · Apprehension test performed by bringing the arm in 90 degrees of abduction and full external rotation and patient experiences sense of instability. Relocation test performed by …

Conducting a proper shoulder exam is crucial to treating shoulder pain, a common outpatient complaint. No matter the cause, it is important to be familiar with some basic examination tools …

Nov 1, 2025 · The Neer test, Crank test, and Speed's test are among these tests. This article explains 12 of these specific tests used for shoulder pain. It will walk you through how these …

Jul 10, 2025 · The evaluation of patients with shoulder dysfunction or pain can be difficult. Skillful examination of the shoulder is an integral part of this evaluation and is necessary to generate …

Evaluation of the Shoulder - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.

Aug 31, 2024 · A thorough shoulder examination typically includes an evaluation of the patient’s history, observation of posture and alignment, palpation to identify areas of tenderness or …

Jul 21, 2025 · The shoulder region is initially palpated for signs of inflammation (warmth, swelling). A more detailed palpation of the muscle and bone structures of the shoulder region should be …

A positive lift-off test was highly specific for the detection of a full-thickness subscapularis tear and to reflect severe fatty degeneration. The 4 clinical tests are useful for estimating subscapularis …

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