Elbow Special Tests Flashcards
Valgus stress test position/procedure?
seated with elbow in 20-30 deg flexion
apply valgus stress
(+) valgus stress test
- sign
- interpretation
Increased valgus ligamentous stability compared to other side
may = MCL sprain
What are the common tests for lateral epicondylitis?
Cozen’s test
Maudsley’s Test
Mill’s test
Cozen’s Test position/procedure
sitting with elbow in slight flexion, therapist places thumb over lateral epicondyle
Pt makes a fist, pronates the arm, radially deviates and extends the wrist
(+) Cozen’s Test
- sign
- interpretation
pain in lateral epicondyle and weakness
(+) = lateral epiconylitis
Maudsley’s Test position/procedure
seated with elbow in slight flexion
- stabilize elbow and hand just distal to PIP
(+) Maudsley’s Test?
- sign
-interpretation
pain in lateral epicondyle region
= lateral epicondylitis
Mill’s Test position/procedure
seated, pronate’s pt’s forearm, flexes the wrist and extends the elbow
(+) Mill’s Test
pain over lateral epicondyle
= lateral epicondylitis
Medial Epicondylitis test position/procedure
pt in seated. PT supinates pt’s forearm, extends the wrist and extends the elbow
(+) Medial Epicondylitis test
- sign
-interpretation
(+) = pain over medial epicondyle
= medial epicondylitis
What does the elbow flexion test test for?
cubital tunnel syndrome
Elbow flexion test position/procedure
pt fully flexes elbows for 3-5 minutes
(+) Elbow flexion test
- sign
- interpretation
paresthesia or tingling in ulnar nerve distribution
(+) = cubital tunnel syndrome
What does the pinch grip test test ?
AIN pathology
