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Ice Cream Scoop Test

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Ice Cream Scoop Test
The patient is asked to simulate the action of scooping ice cream using their hand against resistance and direct palpation of the tendon by the examiner.[1]
  • Ice Cream Scoop Test
  • Ice Cream Scoop Maneuver
  • Scoop Test ECU Subluxation
  • Hayton Ice Cream Scoop Test
  • Scoop Test

Purpose

Description

  • Patient simulates scooping ice cream against resistance
  • Alternative approach is turning car keys against resistance
  • ECU tendon sheath may displace or snap painfully
  • Positive test
    • Subluxation at ulnar wrist

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Ng, C. Y., and M. J. Hayton. "Ice cream scoop test: a novel clinical test to diagnose extensor carpi ulnaris instability." The Journal of hand surgery, European volume 38.5 (2013): 569-570.
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John Kiel on 13 April 2022 12:08:40
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24 December 2025 21:42:05
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