Conducting a proper shoulder exam is crucial to treating shoulder pain, a common outpatient complaint. No matter the cause, it is important to be familiar with some basic examination tools that can help us confirm the presence of a shoulder lesion.

2021年8月6日 · most sensitive and specific test for subscapularis pathology. stand behind patient, flex elbow to 90°, hold shoulder at 20° elevation and 20° extension.

2000年5月15日 · We review key elements of the history and physical examination and describe maneuvers that can be used to reach an appropriate diagnosis. Examination of the shoulder should include inspection,...

Assessment of shoulder pain or dysfunction (see "Evaluation of the adult with shoulder complaints" and "Radiologic evaluation of the painful shoulder in adults" and "Evaluation of acute traumatic shoulder injury in children and adolescents")

The key principle with this phase of the shoulder examination is symmetry. The shape, position and function of each shoulder should be relatively similar. Some differences can occur due to shoulder dominance; the dominant shoulder may sit lower and may appear somewhat larger due to larger muscle mass.

2010年10月4日 · This shoulder examination OSCE guide provides a clear step-by-step approach to examining the shoulder, with an included video demonstration. Musculoskeletal examinations can be broken down into four key components: look, feel, move and special tests.

One of the examiner's hands stabilizes the shoulder girdle (scapula and clavicle) while the other grasps the proximal humerus. These tests are performed with (1) a minimal compressive load (just enough to center the head in the glenoid) and (2) with a substantial compressive load (to gain a feeling for the effectiveness of the glenoid concavity).

2019年7月23日 · In this chapter, we review common shoulder examination maneuvers, identifying the original descriptions and presenting research examining the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of the various tests.

• Review shoulder anatomy, landmarks and main diagnostic considerations. • Provide an approach to the shoulder exam with an emphasis on evaluation of: • Rotator cuff tear vs. mechanical impingement • Adhesive capsulitis vs. rotator cuff pain vs. calcific tendonitis • AC joint injury or arthritis • Labral tears, instability

2024年8月18日 · A thorough physical examination of the shoulder joint is essential for accurately diagnosing these issues and developing an effective treatment plan.