Maudsley’s Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 4
Maudsleys Test

What is the "Maudsley's Test" used for?

  •  Lateral Epicondylitis ”Tennis Elbow”.

How to perform the "Maudsley's Test"?

  • The examiner resists extension of the 3rd digit of the hand, stressing the extensor digitorum muscle and tendon, while palpating the patient’s lateral epicondyle.

What is the positive result?

  • A positive test is indicated by pain over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 88 %
  • Specificity: 0 %

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