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Hyperextension Test (elbow)

Purpose

The purpose of this special test of the elbow is to find if there is increased extension of the elbow.

Procedure

Patient should either sit or stand with his/her elbow fully extended with their forearm supinated. The examiner should be on the involved side of the patient to perform the test.

Mechanism

To perform this special test, the examiner must passively extend the patients elbow until it has reached an endfeel.

Results

If the patients elbow extends beyond zero degrees then it is considered hyperextension. An implication for a positive test is a torn or stretched inferior capsule of the elbow

Adverse Effects

History

Notes

This test may vary from patient to patient. Be sure to test Bilaterally Patient Position Patient can either sit or stand during procedure. Elbow must be fully extended with the forearm supinated during the test.

References

Konin, Jeff G. Special Test For Orthopedic Examination. Thorofare, NY: SLACK, 2006. Print.

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