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Buchbergers Test

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Demonstration of the Buchberger's test[1]
  • Buchberger's Test
  • Acromioclavicular joint differential test

Purpose

  • To distinguish the etiology of the patients shoulder pain

Description

  • The patient is seated, examiner behind the patient
  • Apply downward pressure over the lateral one third of the clavicle
  • Simultaneously passively inducing slight adduction, external rotation, and forced forward flexion to the humerus
  • Positive test
    • Pain localizes to the AC joint

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Buchberger, Dale J. "Introduction of a new physical examination procedure for the differentiation of acromioclavicular joint lesions and subacromial impingement." Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 22.5 (1999): 316-321.
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John Kiel on 4 May 2025 22:32:37
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