shoulder abduction swing test

The shoulder abduction swing test is to observe the abduction swing of the shoulder, check the degree of activity of the shoulder, and whether there is an abnormality for the diagnosis of shoulder disease. Shoulder abduction swing test inspection process: the patient takes the seat, the shoulder abduction, the limb is lifted up to 90 °, the examiner supports the affected limb to swing. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: There is no abnormal pain in the shoulder abduction, and it can move freely. Positive: In the process of shoulder abduction, pain perception occurs according to different degrees of abduction, suggesting that there are different causes, and further examination and diagnosis are needed. Tips: Relax when you check, and follow the doctor's instructions. Normal value There is no abnormal pain in the shoulder abduction, and it can move freely. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The patient just had abduction and pain, which can be seen in the fracture of the humerus, the fracture of the scapula and neck, the fracture of the clavicle, the dislocation of the central part of the shoulder, and the joint of the shoulder. It doesn't hurt when you start out, but the closer the abduction is to the 90" position, the more painful it may be. There is pain during the outreach process, but the pain is reduced or not painful when it is lifted. It may be deltoid bursitis or acromion bursitis. The patient can actively abduct, but unable to continue the lifting, may be numbness of the trapezius tendon or upper arm bundle. From the outreach to the center of the uplift, there is pain, often called "pain arc", which is less than this angle or greater than this scale. The supraspinatus muscle is completely disconnected, and the amplitude of active abduction is less than 400. If the inspector does not actively extend the upper arm to more than 400, the patient can complete the active abduction action. Do not take the initiative to abduction, such as when crossing more than 900, there is pain in the shoulder, there may be a shoulder fracture. People who need to be examined: people with limited shoulder activity and pain. Positive results may be diseases: biceps tendon tenosynovitis, brachial plexus neuralgia, shoulder dislocation, humeral greater tuberosity fracture, humeral head fracture considerations Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check your relaxation and follow the doctor's instructions. Inspection process The patient took the seat and suffered a shoulder abduction. The affected limb was lifted up to 90°, and the examiner supported the affected limb to swing. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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