Elbow

Question 1

What does a positive Medial Collateral Ligament Test indicate?

Answer 1

Instability of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the elbow

Positive results are characterized by excessive gapping or pain.

Question 2

What does a positive Lateral Collateral Ligament Test indicate?

Answer 2

Instability of the Lateral Collateral Ligament of the elbow

Positive results are characterized by excessive gapping or pain.

Question 3

What does a positive Tinel Elbow Sign indicate?

Answer 3

Neuroma of the Ulnar Nerve

This is indicated by pain or tenderness at the site being tapped and paresthesia in the ulnar nerve distribution area (fingers 4/5).

Question 4

What condition is indicated by a positive Cozen Test?

Answer 4

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

A positive result suggests pain over the Lateral Epicondyle.

Question 5

What does a positive Mills Test indicate?

Answer 5

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Similar to the Cozen Test, it indicates pain over the Lateral Epicondyle.

Question 6

What does a positive Golfer Elbow Test indicate?

Answer 6

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

This is indicated by pain over the medial epicondyle.