Gerbers Test

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Purpose[edit | edit source]

Gerber's test is also known as Lift-Off Test or Gerber's Lift-Off Test. It was first described by Gerber and Krushell(199l)[1]. It was developed to be used as a simple clinical maneuver, which can reliably diagnose or exclude clinically relevant rupture of the subscapularis tendon.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Gerber C and Krushell RJ. Isolated rupture of the tendon of the subscapularis muscle. Clinical features in 16 cases. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume 1991 73-B:3, 389-394
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