Posteroinferior instability of glenohumeral joint is tested by
This test is used to detect posteroinferior instability of glenohumeral joint. While stabilizing the patient&;s scapula with one hand and holding the affected arm at 90 degrees abduction and internal rotation,the examiner grasps the elbow and axially loads the humerus in a proximal direction.The arm is moved horizontally across the body. A POSITIVE result is in indicated by a sudden clunck as the humeral head slidesoff the back of the glenoid.When the arm is returned to the original position,a second jerk may be observed,that of the humeral head returning to the glenoid. Ref: Maheshwari and Mhaskar 9th ed pg 95.
Jerk test
Crank test
Fulcrum test
Sulcus test
Shoulder and arm injuries