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The test was devised in 1931 for detecting bicipital tendonitis. It is however now clear that the pain may arise from tenosynovitis, tendinopathy, or a SLAP lesion. It also assesses the ability of the transverse humeral ligament to hold the biceps tendon in the bicipital groove.
agnostic utility of clinical tests for SLAP lesions. These studies investigated 19 clinical tests. A narrative review and a systematic review of methodological quality using the QUADAS
1 kwi 2004 · SLAP lesion. instability. SLAP classification. SLAP (superior labrum, anterior and posterior) lesions have become increasingly recognized at a source of pain and instability in the shoulder. Andrews et al 1 described lesions of the biceps tendon in high-level throwers in 1985.
Yergasons Test. Jo Gibson. Yergason's was designed to assess for pathology in the long head of biceps tendon in its sheath. Test. The patient's elbow is flexed and their forearm pronated. The examiner holds their arm at the wrist. Patient actively supinates against resistance. Positive.
14 cze 2023 · Evaluate biceps tendon pathology and instability with Yergason's test. This clinical maneuver helps diagnose shoulder conditions and guide treatment decisions.
7 gru 2015 · Yergason's test has been proposed to test for Type II SLAP lesions, long head biceps tendinopathy and subluxing/dislocating of the long head of biceps tendinopathy. How does it test these structures?
18 lip 2013 · SLAP lesions are often complex injuries with varied defects and tissue involvement that are challenging to diagnose clinically. The literature notes the need for visualization under arthroscopy for adequate diagnostic accuracy.
