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Yergason's test
Indications:
- test for bicipital tendonitis
Procedure:
- with the patient standing or sitting, arm at side, 90 degree flexion of elbow & non-rotated, wrist neutral, have the patient attempt wrist supination against resistance
Interpretation:
- anterior shoulder pain is a positive sign
Related
shoulder pain
tendonitis (tendon injury)
General
physical examination of the shoulder
References
Guide to Ambulatory Care, Brian Yee, Bristol Meyers
Squibb, 1997