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== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed])  ==


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== References<br>  ==
== References<br>  ==

Revision as of 11:25, 6 June 2017

Original Editor - Tyler Shultz

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Purpose
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The purpose of the varus stress test of the elbow is to assess the integrity of lateral collateral ligament.

Elbow Ligaments

Technique
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With the patient standing, the therapist places the patient's elbow in slight flexion while palpating the humeroulnar joint line.  The therapist then applies a varus force to the elbow.  This test is considered positive if the patient experiences pain or excessive laxity is noted compared to the contralateral side.[1]  The test can be repeated in varying degrees of elbow flexion, but generally it is positioned between 5 and 30 degrees.[2]

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Evidence[edit | edit source]

Provide the evidence for this technique here

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References
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  1. Flynn, T.W., Cleland, J.A., Whitman, J.M. (2008). User's guide to the musculoskeletal examination: Fundamentals for the evidence-based clinician. Buckner, Kentucky: Evidence in Motion
  2. Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  3. Physiotutors. Elbow Varus Instability Stress Test⎟Lateral Collateral Ligament. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zl8GsG3hR4