Yergasons Test
Other Names
- Yergasons Test
- Yergason's Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the integrity of the Transverse Humeral Ligament, Biceps Tendon as causes of shoulder pain
Description
- Patient is seated, examiner stands in front of patient
- Elbow flexed to 90°, forearm is pronated
- Patient is instructed to supinate forearm while examiner resists
- Positive test:
- Pain localizing to bicipital groove
Pathology
- Proximal Biceps Tendon Injuries
- Biceps Tendinitis
- Tear of transverse humeral ligament
Evidence
Proximal Biceps Tendon Injuries
- Holtby et al[3]
- Sensitivity: 43%
- Specificity: 79%
- LR+: 2.05
- LR-: 0.72
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of healthjade.net, "Yergason's Test"
- ↑ Almoallim, Hani, et al. "Approach to Musculoskeletal Examination." Skills in Rheumatology (2021): 17-65.
- ↑ Holtby, R., Razmjou, H. (2004). Accuracy of the Speed's and Yergason's test in detecting bicpes pathology and SLAP lesions: comparison with arthroscopic findings. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 20(3), 231-236
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John Kiel on 14 August 2019 17:49:38
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