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Upper Limb Tension Test

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Other Names

  • Elvey's upper limb tension test
  • Brachial plexus tension test
  • Elvey's test
  • ULTT

Purpose

  • To evaluate peripheral nerves as a cause of neck or upper extremity pain

Description

  • Needs to be updated (is there more than one?)

Pathology


Evidence

  • Cervical Radiculopathy[1]
    • Sensitivity 72–83%
    • Specificity 11–33%

See Also


References

  1. Rubinstein SM, Pool JJ, van Tulder MW, et al. A systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of provocative tests of the neck for diagnosing cervical radiculopathy. Eur Spine J. 2007;16:307–19.
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John Kiel on 23 April 2020 13:19:14
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