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From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Physical Examination of the Shoulder

by Chris Moros, DO; Craig Roberto, DO; Maher J. Bahu, MD; Aaron Covey, MD; William N. Levine, MD; Christopher S. Ahmad, MD

In this video-based, comprehensive shoulder evaluation developed by orthopaedic surgeons at Columbia University, step-by-step, hands-on instructions are provided for initial physical examination observation, cervical examination, palpation, range of motion assessment, neurologic examination, acromioclavicular joint special assessment, rotator cuff assessment, SLAP lesion assessment, impingement assessment, biceps pathology assessment, and scapulothoracic assessment.

Keywords: Cervical examination, Spurling maneuver, anterior palpation, posterior palpation, active range of motion, AROM,passive range of motion, PROM, strength testing, deep tendon reflexes, Wright test, Adson maneuver, AC joint, acromioclavicular joint, cross flexion test, O'Brien active compression test, O'Brien test, load shift, apprehension test, relocation test, posterior stress test, sulcus sign, load shift positive, voluntary posterior instability, empty can, external rotation lag sign, internal rotation lag sign, belly press test, lift-off sign, rotator cuff tear, lag sign, anterosuperior escape, anterior-superior escape, SLAP lesion, relocation test, Neer test, Hawkins-Kennedy test, Yergason's test, Speed's test, lateral scapular sliding test, wall push-up

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