Varus Instability Stress Test | Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear

Execution:

  1. Patient is in standing position
  2. The examiner externally rotates the shoulder and fixates the upper arm from the inside, while palpating the radial/lateral collateral ligament
  3. The examiner grabs the wrist from the outside and flexes the elbow to 20-30°
  4. At last, the examiner applies an adduction / varus force

 

Positive Outcome: Increased laxity (compared to the other side) and pain reproduction

Study Reliability Sn Sp LR+ LR-
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