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Feagin Test

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Demonstration of the Feagin Test[1]
Feagin Test[2]
  • Feagin Test
  • Feagin's Test
  • Feagin Sign
  • Anterior Shoulder Apprehension Test
  • Anterior Apprehension Sign
  • Shoulder Instability Test
  • Humeral Head Translation Test
  • Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Test
  • Inferior Drawer Test Shoulder

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is seated
  • Abduct the shoulder to 90 degrees, rest on examiners shoulder
  • Examiner applies a downward/forward force on the upper arm
  • Positive test
    • Feeling of apprehension
    • Noticeable anterior translation of the humeral head

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of mobilephysiotherapyclinic.in
  2. ↑ Prabhakar, S., and K. Syam. "Handbook of Clinical Examination in Orthopedics: An Illustrated Guide." (2019): 53-132.
Created by:
John Kiel on 22 February 2025 15:29:32
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28 October 2025 13:48:54
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