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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
- ↑ 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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23 April 2020 14:39:58
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