Anterior Release Test: A New Test for Occult Shoulder Instability

Gross, Michael L.; DiStefano, Michael C.

doi:10.1097/00003086-199706000-00014

Cited by 52 publications

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“…9 The anterior release test was performed by pressing the humerus backward in the supine position followed by a release of the force. 10 Crank and anterior slide tests were performed by applying a force in the axis of the humerus. 11 In these tests laxity, click, and pain were registered.…”

Section: Clinical Examinationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnosing patients with longstanding shoulder joint pain

Nørregaard

2002

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

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Objective: To examine the interobserver agreement of commonly used clinical tests and diagnoses in patients with shoulder pain, and the accuracy of these tests and ultrasonographic findings in comparison with arthroscopic findings. Methods: Eighty six patients with longstanding shoulder joint pain were "blindly" examined by two trained doctors using several clinical tests. In all patients an ultrasonographic examination was performed, and in 42 (49%) an arthroscopy. Results: Tests for impingement showed poor to moderate agreement. Tenderness of muscles, muscle weakness, and tests for labral lesion also showed poor agreement. Pain during muscle contraction showed moderate agreement. The agreement of clinical diagnoses was poor and the accuracy was low in comparison with arthroscopy. Ultrasonography was accurate in full thickness supraspinatus tendon tears, but inaccurate for partial tears and labral lesions. Conclusions: Most clinical tests showed poor agreement. Clinical and ultrasonographic diagnoses had low accuracy in comparison with arthroscopy.

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Section: Clinical Examinationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnosing patients with longstanding shoulder joint pain

Nørregaard

2002

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

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“…Photographs of these tests can be found elsewhere [ 24 ]. There is a decided lack of evidence-supported special tests [ 12 ] The patient is supine with the shoulder in 90° abduction and the elbow in 90° fl exion. The patient should report pain or display apprehension followed by the examiner applying an anterior-to-posterior force on the humeral head, relieving pain or apprehension.…”

Section: Special Testsmentioning

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Physical Examination of the Shoulder and Elbow with a Focus on Orthopedic Special Tests

Hegedus

2015

Sports Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow

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“…7) is known as the anterior release test (surprise test). 17 This test is considered positive if the patient has apprehension after anterior-directed pressure is released.…”

Section: Shoulder Instabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%