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Relocation Test

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Relocation Test
Relocation test[1]
Clinical demonstration of jobe relocation test[2]
Crank apprehension/relocation test. A, Abduction and lateral rotation (crank test). B, Abduction and lateral rotation combined with anterior translation of the humerus, which may cause anterior subluxation or posterior joint pain. C, Abduction and lateral rotation combined with posterior translation of the humerus (relocation test). D, Surprise test.[3]
  • The Jobe Test
  • JRT
  • Relocation Test
  • Glenohumeral subluxation and relocation test
  • Fowler Test
  • Jobe Relocation Test
  • Anterior Relocation Test
  • Relocation Apprehension Test
  • Shoulder Relocation Test
  • Anterior Shoulder Relocation Test

Purpose

Description

  • The patient is supine
  • The examiner adducts the shoulder to 90° with maximal external rotation, elbow flexed to 90°
  • The examiner then grasps the subjects wrist and hand while applying a posterior force at the humeral head and externally rotating the shoulder
  • Positive test
    • Reduction in pain/apprehension
  • Note this is typically performed after the Apprehension Test

Pathology

Evidence

Glenoid Labral Tears

  • Gaunche et al, Speer et al[4] [5][6]
    • Sensitivity: 36% - 75%
    • Specificity: 40% - 87%
    • LR+: .96 - 3.38
    • LR-: .63 - 1.05

SLAP Tear

  • Nakagawa et al[7]
    • Sensitivity: 75%
    • Specificity: 40%
    • Accuracy: 56%
    • PPV: 50%
    • NPV: 67%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Goldenberg, Brandon T., et al. "Comprehensive review of the physical exam for glenohumeral instability." The Physician and Sportsmedicine 48.2 (2020): 142-150.
  2. ↑ Manske, Robert, and Todd Ellenbecker. "Current concepts in shoulder examination of the overhead athlete." International journal of sports physical therapy 8.5 (2013): 554.
  3. ↑ Image courtesy of clinicalgate.com
  4. ↑ Guanche CA, Jones DC. Clinical testing for tears of the glenoid labrum. Arthroscopy. 2003; 19:517-523.
  5. ↑ Nakagawa S, Toneda M, Hayashida K, Obata M, Fukushima S, Miyazaki Y. Forced shoulder abduction and elbow flexion test: a new simple clinical test to detect superior labral injury in the throwing shoulder. Arthroscopy. 2005; 21: 1290-1295.
  6. ↑ Speer KP, Hannafin JA, Altchek DW, Warren RF. An evaluation of the shoulder relocation test. Am J Sports Med. 1994; 22:177-183
  7. ↑ Nakagawa, Shigeto, et al. "Forced shoulder abduction and elbow flexion test: a new simple clinical test to detect superior labral injury in the throwing shoulder." Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery 21.11 (2005): 1290-1295.
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