Relocation test

A clinical test used to identify the presence of anterior glenohumeral instability. The patient is placed supine, the glenohumeral joint abducted to 90 degrees with the elbow flexed to 90 degrees. While maintaining a posteriorly directed pressure on the humeral head, the examiner externally rotates the humerus. Used only following a positive apprehension test for glenohumeral instability, a positive relocation test is marked by decreased apprehension and pain, and increased range of motion relative to the apprehension test.


 


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