Shoulder Orthopedic Tests

Question 1

Abbott-Saunders Test

Answer 1

(+) when pt feels pain as the tendon glides beneath examiners finger — biceps tendonitis

Question 2

Apley’s Scratch Test

Answer 2

Exacerbation of the pt’s pain indicates degenerative tendinitis of rotator cuff muscles, usually supraspinatus tendonitis

Question 3

Apprehension Test (ant and post)

Answer 3

(+) if pt is too apprehensive to preform, indicates a possible shoulder dislocation

Question 4

Codman Drop Arm Test

Answer 4

If pt is unable to return the arm to the side slowly or has severe pain, test is positive for rotator cuff tear (supraspinatus)

Question 5

Dawbarn Sign

Answer 5

Sign is present if painful spot under the examiner’s non-moving finger disappears as the arm is abducted — subacromial bursitis

Question 6

Dugas Test

Answer 6

Positive if pt cannot touch chest wall with elbow, indicates anterior shoulder dislocation

Question 7

Speed’s Test

Answer 7

Positive test is increased tenderness in bicipital groove

Suggests bicipital tendonitis

Question 8

Subacromial Push-Button Sign

Answer 8

Production or increase shoulder pain indicates positive test

Suggests rotator cuff tear of supraspinatus tendon or possible subacromial bursitis

Question 9

Supraspinatus Press Test

Answer 9

Weakness or experiences pain is positive test

Suggests supraspinatus tendon or muscle tear

Question 10

Yergason Test

Answer 10

Pain over intertubercular groove develops or is aggravated is positive test
Suggests tenosynovitis of transverse humeral ligament