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supraspinatus test; Jobe's test;empty can test

Indications: - test for rotator cuff tendonitis or rotator cuff tear involving the supraspinatus muscle Procedure: - with the patient standing, arm abducted to 90 degrees, brought forward 30 degrees, thumb pointing down, push distal part of outstretched arm down against resistance - pain & weakness suggests rotator cuff tendonitis - a positive drop sign suggest a rotator cuff tear Interpretation: - weakness or pain is a positive sign - inability to slowly & steadily lower the arm completely; the arm drops to the side [2]

Related

drop sign; drop-arm test

General

physical examination of the shoulder

References

  1. Guide to Ambulatory Care, Brian Yee, Bristol Meyers Squibb, 1997
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015, 2018