Biceps Tension Test

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Biceps tension test of the shoulder

• Biceps Tension Test

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Purpose

• Evaluate the superior glenoid labrum as a cause of the patients shoulder pain

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Description

• The patient is standing
• Abduct and laterally rotate the arm to 90 degrees
• Elbow is extended, forearm supinated
• Examiner places one hand on the scapula and clavicle to stabilize them
• The other hand grasps the forearm
• The examiner then applies an adducting force to the forearm while the patient resists
• Positive test
  • Reproduction of the patients symptoms

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Pathology

• Glenoid Labrum Tear

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Shoulder Pain Main
• Physical Exam Shoulder
• Shoulder Anatomy Main

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