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Bell Van Riet Test

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Bell Van Riet Test[1]
  • Bell–van Riet Test
  • Bell Van Riet Test
  • AC Joint Compression Test
  • Acromioclavicular Compression Test
  • AC Joint Provocation Test
  • Acromioclavicular Stress Test

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is asked to perform the cross arm test
    • They will adduct and flex their arm, reaching towards the unaffected shoulder
  • The examiner then applies a downward force
  • The patient is asked to maintain the arm in this position
  • Positive teset
    • Pain
    • Inability to maintain position against resistancee

Pathology

Evidence

Acromioclavicular Joint Pain

  • Bell Van Riet et al[1]
    • Sensitivity: 98%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 van Riet, Roger P., and Simon N. Bell. "Clinical evaluation of acromioclavicular joint pathology: sensitivity of a new test." Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 20.1 (2011): 73-76.
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John Kiel on 19 April 2026 21:39:42
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