Relocation Test: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Shoulder Instability:
performed to relieve symptoms (pain and apprehension) of instability, is conducted with the patient supine and the arm abducted to 90° and externally rotated to 90°. Downward (posterior) pressure is applied to the humeral head.
performed to relieve symptoms (pain and apprehension) of instability, is conducted with the patient supine and the arm abducted to 90° and externally rotated to 90°. Downward (posterior) pressure is applied to the humeral head.
Associated Diagnoses:
84% sensitive, 87% specific