Rowe’s Test (anterior glenohumeral instability) Purpose: To test if there is a presence of a transient and/or recurrent anterior subluxation of the shoulder joint causing a dead-arm syndrome (1). Pati...
Purpose of Bony Apprehension Test: To test if bony lesions are contributing to the cause of anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint (1). The bony lesions one should consider in this context are...
Purpose of Anterior release or surprise test (anterior glenohumeral instability): To detect an occult anterior instability of the shoulder joint (1). Patient position: Supine lying with the affected s...
Purpose of Jobe relocation test or Fowler’s sign (anterior glenohumeral instability): To detect or confirm if there is an anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint (1-3). Patient position: Supine...
Purpose of Fulcrum test (anterior glenohumeral instability): To test if there is an anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint (1). Patient position: Supine lying. Examiner position: Stand facing ...