"Apprehension sign" is seen in dislocation of:
(Shoulder joint) (74-M) (289-Apley's 8th)APPREHENSION TEST - With the patient seated or lying the examiner cautiously lifts the arm into abduction, external rotation, and then extension. At the crucial moment the patient senses that the humeral head is about to slip out anteriorly and his body tautens in apprehension the test should be repeated with the examiners applying pressure to the front of the shoulder with this maneuver, the patient feels more secure and apprehension sign is negative.* Apprehension test-detect anterior instability of the shoulder joint.
Shoulder joint
Hip joint
Elbow joint
Patella
Injuries Around Shoulder