Yergasons Test

Other Names

Yergasons Test

• Yergasons Test

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Purpose

• Evaluate the integrity of the Transverse Humeral Ligament, Biceps Tendon as causes of shoulder pain

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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

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Pathology

• Proximal Biceps Tendon Injuries
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Tear of transverse humeral ligament

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Evidence

Biceps Etiology

• Holtby et al
  • Sensitivity: 43%
  • Specificity: 79%
  • LR+: 2.05
  • LR-: 0.72

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See Also

• Physical Exam Shoulder
• Shoulder Anatomy (Main)
• Shoulder Pain (Main)

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