Special Tests (Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist)

Question 1

What does the Hawkins-Kennedy test assess?

Answer 1

Subacromial impingement

Question 2

What does a positive Phalens test indicate?

Answer 2

Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve compression)

Question 3

Which muscle is tested with the Empty Can (Jobe’s) test?

Answer 3

Supraspinatus

Question 4

Which special test is used to assess De Quervains tenosynovitis?

Answer 4

Finkelsteins test

Question 5

What does a positive shoulder apprehension test indicate?

Answer 5

Anterior shoulder instability

Question 6

What is tested with the Neers test?

Answer 6

Subacromial impingement (especially of supraspinatus or long head of biceps)

Question 7

What does Tinels sign at the wrist assess for?

Answer 7

Median nerve irritation (Carpal tunnel syndrome)

Question 8

What does the Watson (scaphoid shift) test evaluate?

Answer 8

Scapholunate ligament instability

Question 9

What does Speeds test assess?

Answer 9

Biceps tendon pathology (especially long head)

Question 10

Which test evaluates the ulnar nerve at the elbow or wrist?

Answer 10

Tinels sign (depending on site of tapping)