Olecranon-manubrium percussion test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

fracture/dislocation btw elbow & manubrium

Question 2

pt and therapist position

Answer 2

sitting or standing with arms across chest

standing beside or in front of

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

percusses olecranon process while auscultating the manubrium

repeat on non-involved UE

Question 4

positive

Answer 4

difference in sound quality between tested sides