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Abbott Saunders Test

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Abbott Saunders Test
Demonstration of the Abbott Saunders Test[1]
  • Abbott Saunders Test
  • Abbott-Saunders Test
  • Biceps Tendon Instability Test
  • Biceps Tendon Subluxation Test

Purpose

  • Evaluate the proximal biceps brachii tendon as a cause of the patients shoulder pain

Description

  • The patient is seated
  • The arm is externally rotated, abducted to 120 degrees
  • Slowly internally rotate the arm and lower the arm from this position
  • The examiner guides the arm down
  • One hand should be palpating the bicipital groove
  • Positive test
    • Pain in the bicipital groove
    • Palpable/audible snap

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of fizjoterapeuty.pl
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John Kiel on 22 February 2025 16:22:59
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