Elbow Valgus Stress Test
Published July 2, 2026
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What is the "Elbow Valgus Stress Test" used for?
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
How to perform the "Elbow Valgus Stress Test"?
- Flex elbow to 20 to 30 degrees (unlocks the olecranon), externally rotate the humerus, and apply valgus stress
What is the positive result?
- This test is considered positive if the patient experiences pain or excessive laxity is noted and compared to the contralateral side.
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