Maudsleys Test
Other Names
- Maudsley's Test
- Resisted Middle Finger Extension Test
- Middle Finger Extension Test
- Resisted Long Finger Extension Test
- Third Finger Extension Test
- Middle Finger Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the cause of elbow or forearm pain by stressing the Extensor Digitorum on the middle finger
Description
- The patient is seated or standing
- The examiner places one hand on the common extensor tendon
- The examiner then asks the patient to extend the middle finger of the affected arm
- Positive test
- Pain at the lateral epicondyle or common extensor tendon
Modification
- May perform with hand flat on table or stabilized by examiner
- Positive test
- Pain 3-5 cm distal to lateral epicondyle (along common extensor tendon)
Pathology
Evidence
See Also
References
- ↑ Popinchalk, Samuel P., and Alyssa A. Schaffer. "Physical examination of upper extremity compressive neuropathies." Orthopedic Clinics 43.4 (2012): 417-430.
- ↑ Saroja, G., Aseer P, A. and P M, V. (2014). DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF PROVOCATIVE TESTS IN LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2(6), pp.815-823.
- ↑ Factor, Shai, et al. "The “Selfie Test”: A Novel Test for the Diagnosis of Lateral Epicondylitis." Medicina 59.6 (2023): 1159.
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John Kiel on 6 August 2019 13:52:23
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