Elbow special tests

Question 1

Valgus Stress Test

Answer 1

elbow flexed at 10-25 degreesUCL sprain,

Question 2

Varus Stress Test

Answer 2

elbow flexed to 25 degreesRCL spraindammage to annular ligament

Question 3

Moving Valgus Stress test

Answer 3

move elbow from flexion to extension, maintaining valgus force on elbow, shoulder abducted to 90partial tear or attenuation of UCL

Question 4

Pivot Shift test

Answer 4

shoulder and elbow flex to 90, forearm supinatedapply axial load, take into flexion and extensionsubluxation and relocation - chronic instability

Question 5

Tennis Elbow test / Little leagers

Answer 5

lateral epicondylitis