AERS Test
Other Names

- AERS test
- Abduction External Rotation Supination test
- LaFosse Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the proximal biceps tendon as a cause of the patients shoulder pain
Description
- Flex the elbow to 90 degrees
- Abduct to 90 degrees, externally rotate the affected shoulder
- Ask the patient to supinate
- Positive test
- Pain with resisted supination from this position
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 21 February 2025 20:29:54
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27 October 2025 23:22:15
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