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AERS Test

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Other Names

Illustration of the AERS Test
  • 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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