Brachial Plexus Compression Test

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• Brachial Plexus Compression Test
• Morley's Test
• Morleys Test

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Purpose

• Evaluate for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as a cause of the patients symptoms

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Description

• The examiner stands next to the patient
• They place their hands on the supraclavicular fossa
• Apply pressure for 30 seconds
• Positive test
  • Reproduction of the radicular symptoms down the arm

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Pathology

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

Shoulder

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

Neck

• Neck Pain Main
• Physical Exam Neck
• Neck Anatomy Main

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