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Subscapularis Tear: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Part of the rotator cuff.

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Sensitive and Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Internal Rotation Weakness Edit 97%96%

only one study

Study: Joint Bone Spine. 2008 Dec 5. PMID: 19059801

Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Lift Off Test Edit 60%92%

The patient is examined in standing and is asked to place their hand behind their back with the dorsum of the hand resting in the region of the mid- lumbar spine. The dorsum of the hand is raised off the back by maintaining or increasing internal rotation of the humerus and extension at the shoulder.

Study: Joint Bone Spine. 2008 Dec 5. PMID: 19059801