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'''Step 1.''' Patient position in standing or sitting. | '''Step 1.''' Patient position in standing or sitting. | ||
'''Step 2.''' Examiner places his thump and applies manual force to the posterolateral aspect of the radiocapitellar joint while passively flexing elbow. | '''Step 2.''' Patient elbow in extended and forearm pronated position. | ||
'''Step 3.''' Examiner places his thump and applies manual force to the posterolateral aspect of the radiocapitellar joint while passively flexing elbow. | |||
'''Step 4.''' Pain, tenderness or snapping above 90 degree of flexion indicates positive test. | |||
[[Category:Elbow]] | [[Category:Elbow]] | ||
[[Category:Elbow - Interventions]] | [[Category:Elbow - Interventions]] | ||
[[Category:Special Tests]] | [[Category:Special Tests]] | ||
Revision as of 19:29, 18 July 2021
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Elbow Plica Impingement Test is used to determine the plica syndrome or synovial fold syndrome in the elbow.
Technique[edit | edit source]
Step 1. Patient position in standing or sitting.
Step 2. Patient elbow in extended and forearm pronated position.
Step 3. Examiner places his thump and applies manual force to the posterolateral aspect of the radiocapitellar joint while passively flexing elbow.
Step 4. Pain, tenderness or snapping above 90 degree of flexion indicates positive test.
