Varus stress test

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

integrity of radial collateral ligament

Question 2

pt/therapist position

Answer 2

pt: sitting or supine with entire limb supported and stabilized
therapist: standing beside pt facing the pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. arm stabilized therapist applies varus force at elbow with elbow in full extension
2. test repeated with elbow in 20 degrees elbow flexion

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

reproduction of their symptoms or presence of laxity