Shoulder physical examination Abdulaziz Alomar MD MSc FRCSC
Shoulder physical examination Abdulaziz Alomar, MD, MSc FRCSC Assistant Professor and consultant Orthopaedic surgeon. KKUH, KSU
Special tests Rotator cuff. n Instability n AC joint. n Impingement syndrome. n Biceps n SLAP n Thoracic outlet Syndrome n
Conditions Instability n Subacromial impingement n Rotator cuff rupture n SLAP Lesions n n Superior labral anterior-posterior
Rotator cuff n ROTATOR CUFF INTEGRITY: n Active ROM + strength of: n Supraspinatus n Infraspinatus. n Subscapularis n Teres n minor Lag signs.
Rotator cuff integrity Subscapularis Belly Press Test Lift-off Test
Rotator cuff integrity Supraspinatus Jobe test
Rotator cuff integrity Infraspinatus
Rotator cuff integrity Teres minor
Rotator cuff integrity Lag signs Drop sign
Rotator cuff integrity Lag signs External Rotation Lag Sign
Rotator cuff integrity Lag signs Lift-off Test (Lag Sign)
IMPINGEMENT TESTS Neer’s impingement sign.
IMPINGEMENT TESTS Internal Rotation Resistance Stress Test
IMPINGEMENT TESTS Hawkin’s impingement test.
IMPINGEMENT TESTS Empty Can Test
LAXITY TESTS Sulcus sign
TRANSLATION TESTS Anterior and posterior draw
TRANSLATION TESTS Load and Shift Test
INSTABILITY TESTS Apprehension Test
INSTABILITY TESTS Relocation test Release test
INSTABILITY TESTS The Crank Test
SLAP O’Brien’s Active Compression Test
SLAP Supination The pain provocation test Pronation
SLAP Compression / rotation test
SLAP The biceps load test
AC joint Scarf test
Biceps Speed test
Biceps Yergason’s test
Special Tests - Instability n Sulcus sign
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