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Gravity Varus Stress Test Elbow

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Gravity Varus Stress Test
Gravity-assisted varus stress test for VPMI[1]
  • Gravity-assisted Varus Stress Test
  • Gravity Varus Stress Test
  • Elbow Gravity Varus Stress Test
  • Gravity Varus Test (Elbow)
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Stress Test
  • Elbow Varus Instability Test
  • Gravity Varus Ligament Test
  • Posteromedial Rotatory Instability Stress Test

Purpose

  • Evaluate the integrity of the posteromedial elbow as a cause of pain

Description

  • The patient is seated or standing
  • Shoulder in 90° abduction, the forearm in neutral rotation.
  • The elbow is actively moved from flexion to extension in repetitive motion
  • Positive test
    • Patient experiences instability or crepitus

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Karbach, Lauren E., and John Elfar. "Elbow instability: anatomy, biomechanics, diagnostic maneuvers, and testing." The Journal of hand surgery 42.2 (2017): 118-126.
Created by:
John Kiel on 11 January 2020 19:43:33
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2 December 2025 00:51:59
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