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O’Brien Test
CreatedJune 11, 2020
Last UpdatedFebruary 28, 2022
byMeghan
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Used to determine labral, acromioclavicular (AC), or other anterior shoulder pathology
Steps:
Part one:
Patient forward flexes the arm with the elbow extended. The patient then internally rotates the arm so THE THUMB IS POINTING DOWN. The patient then adducts the arm 5-10 degrees and resists the downward force applied by the examiner.
Test is considered to be positive if: pain produced
Part two:
The arm is in the same position, but with supination.
If pain is resolved with part two, then it is a labral issue.
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