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Elbow Flexion Compression Test
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Other Names
- Elbow Flexion Compression Test
- Flexion Compression Test Elbow
Purpose
- Evaluate Cubital Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve as a cause of elbow pain
Description
- Patient is seated or standing
- Patient holds elbow in maximal flexion while examiner holds pressure at the cubital tunnel
- Positive test
- Reproduces paresthesias along the distribution of the ulnar nerve
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 30 December 2019 17:35:31
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28 March 2023 14:52:49
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