Orthopedic Assessment Practical 2 - Special Tests

Tennis Elbow Test Indications

Lateral epicondylitis

Tennis Elbow Test Positives

Pain at lateral epicondyle

Valgus Test (Elbow/Forearm) Indications

UCL tear

Valgus Test (Elbow/Forearm) Positives

Pain and laxity

Varus Test (Elbow/Forearm) Indications

RCL tear

Varus Test (Elbow/Forearm) Positives

Pain and laxity

Tinels Sign Test (Elbow/Forearm) Indications

Ulnar nerve pathology

Tinels Sign Test (Elbow/Forearm) Positives

Numbness and tingling in the pinky

Compression or Squeeze Test Indications

Forearm fracture

Compression or Squeeze Test Positives

Sharp shooting pain

Tap or Compression Test Indications

Hand/Finger Fracture

Tap or Compression Test Positives

Sharp shooting pain

Tinels Sign Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Indications

Median nerve compression

Tinels Sign Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Positives

Numbness and tingling in the middle finger

Phalen Test Indications

Carpal tunnel

Phalen Test Positives

Numbness and tingling down the middle finger

Valgus Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Indications

UCL tear

Valgus Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Positives

Pain and laxity

Varus Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Indications

RCL tear

Varus Test (Wrist/Hand/Fingers) Positives

Pain and laxity