Shoulder Special Tests: Diagnostic Categories

Question 1

Apprehension Test

Answer 1

Anterior shoulder instability

Question 2

Relocation Test

Answer 2

Anterior shoulder instability

Question 3

Bony Apprehension Test

Answer 3

Anterior shoulder instability

Question 4

Anterior Drawer Test

Answer 4

Anterior shoulder instability

Question 5

Load and Shift Test

Answer 5

Anterior shoulder instability/Posterior shoulder instability

Question 6

Posterior Apprehension Test

Answer 6

Posterior shoulder instability

Question 7

Sulcus Sign

Answer 7

Inferior stability

Question 8

Crank Test

Answer 8

Glenoid Labrum

Question 9

Compression Rotation Test

Answer 9

Glenoid Labrum

Question 10

Active Compression (O’Brien) Test

Answer 10

Glenoid Labrum

Question 11

Yergason

Answer 11

Glenoid Labrum

Question 12

Biceps Load Test I and II

Answer 12

Glenoid Labrum

Question 13

AC Shear Test

Answer 13

AC joint

Question 14

Biceps Speed Test

Answer 14

Biceps Tendinitis

Question 15

Empty Can

Answer 15

Subacromial impingement

Question 16

Painful Arc

Answer 16

Subacromial impingement

Question 17

Neer Test

Answer 17

Subacromial impingement

Question 18

Hawkins-Kennedy

Answer 18

Subacromial impingement

Question 19

Cross-body Adduction Test

Answer 19

Subacromial impingement

Question 20

External Rotation Lag Sign (ERLS)

Answer 20

Subacromial impingement / Rotator Cuff Tear

Question 21

Internal Rotation Lag Sign (IRLS)

Answer 21

Subacromial impingement

Question 22

Lateral Jobe Test

Answer 22

Rotator Cuff Tear

Question 23

Weakness with Elevation

Answer 23

Rotator Cuff Tear

Question 24

Drop Arm Test / Drop Sign

Answer 24

Rotator Cuff Tear

Question 25

Hornblower Sign

Answer 25

Rotator Cuff Tear