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The Yergason's Test is used to test for biceps tendon pathology, such as [[Biceps Tendonitis|bicipital tendonitis | The Yergason's Test is used to test for biceps tendon pathology, such as [[Biceps Tendonitis|bicipital tendonitis]] and an unstable superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion. | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The Yergason's Test is used to test for biceps tendon pathology, such as bicipital tendonitis and an unstable superior labral anterior posterior (SLAP) lesion.
Technique[edit | edit source]
The patient should be seated or standing, with the humerus in a neutral position and the elbow in 90 degrees of flexion. The patient is asked to externally rotate and supinate their arm against the manual resistance of the therapist.[1] Yergason's Test is considered positive if the pain is reproduced in the bicipital groove during the test.
Evidence[edit | edit source]
| Sensitivity | 0.43 |
| Specificity | 0.79 |
| Positive Likelihood Ratio | 2.05 |
| Negative Likelihood Ratio | 0.72 |
Test Item Cluster: The Yergason's Test is often combined with the Speed's Test to detect bicipital tendonitis.
See test diagnostics page for explanation of statistics.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- ↑ Holtby, R., Razmjou, H. (2004). Accuracy of the Speed's and Yergason's test in detecting bicpes pathology and SLAP lesions: comparison with arthroscopic findings. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 20(3), 231-236
