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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.
1 kwi 2004 · The most common positive physical findings are a positive anterior drawer (53%), positive apprehension at 90° of abduction and maximal external rotation (86%), and positive relocation test (86%). 3 The Speed’s test and O’Brien signs are helpful for diagnosing anterior lesions, whereas Jobe’s relocation test is positive most frequently ...
The physical examination: A combination of two sensitive tests and one specific test is useful to diagnose a SLAP lesion. Sensitive tests include: Compression rotation test; O’Briens test; Apprehension Test; Specific tests include: Speed’s test; Yergason’s test; Biceps load test II
1 lut 2009 · Illustration of SLAP lesion types, as described by Snyder et al. 22 Type I represents a frayed or degenerative labrum with attachment of the labrum to the glenoid. Type II represents detachment of the superior labrum and biceps from the glenoid rim.
4 sie 2023 · Identify the population (s) most at risk for superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions. Explain how to diagnose a superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion. Describe treatment considerations for patients with superior labral anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesions.
11 maj 2023 · Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear refers to a specific injury of the superior portion of the glenoid labrum that extends from anterior to posterior in a curved fashion. These tears are common in overhead throwing athletes and laborers involved in overhead activities.
This review concluded that Yergason's test was the only clinical test to show a statistically significant positive likelihood ratio, but a positive Yergason's test only slightly increased the likelihood of a superior labral antero-posterior lesion of the shoulder being present.
