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Scratch Collapse Test
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Other Names
- Scratch-collapse Test
- Scratch Collapse Test
Purpose
- Evaluate Cubital Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve as a cause of elbow pain
Description
- The patient is either seated standing, elbows at their side
- Patient is asked to externally rotate, abduct forearms against resistance
- Examiner then scratches along the course of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
- The resistant force is then reapplied
- Positive test:
- Momentary loss in the ability to externally rotate against the examiner
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 30 December 2019 17:40:00
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Last edited:
19 May 2023 20:10:21
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