The drop arm test is used to assess for full thickness rotator cuff tears, particularly of the supraspinatus [1]. This can be useful when diagnosing sub-acromial pain syndrome (shoulder …

The Drop Arm Sign or Drop Arm Test is a common orthopedic test to assess for full-thickness tears of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus

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2 days ago · The test involves passively abducting the arm to 90 degrees and observing the patient’s ability to slowly lower the arm. A positive result is indicated by pain, inability to control …

Aug 6, 2021 · passively elevate arm in scapular plan to 90°. Then ask the patient to slowly lower the arm. The test is positive when weakness or pain causes them to drop the arm to their side. …

Jan 23, 2025 · Drop Arm Test is used to check for the integrity of the supraspinatus muscle of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. It's sometimes called Codman's test.

The Drop Arm test is used to help identify rotator cuff pathology, specifically supraspinatus and infraspinatus tears. To perform the Drop Arm test, position the patient in sitting or standing …

2 days ago · The drop arm test is a clinical assessment used to evaluate the integrity of the rotator cuff muscles, specifically targeting the supraspinatus muscle. This test is commonly employed …

Codman's test is typically used in the assessment of a suspected rotator cuff tear. This test is also commonly referred to as the drop-arm test or sign. The therapist passively raises the patient's …

Once the Shoulder Drop Arm Test has been conducted, it's crucial to understand how to interpret the results. This will help you determine whether your rotator cuff is functioning properly or if …