Wright’s Test

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

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

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

How to perform the "Wright's Test"?

  • Passively externally rotate and abduct the patient’s arm while having the patient turn their neck away from the tested extremity.

What is the positive result?

  • Positive if the patient losses their radial pulse

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 32 %
  • Specificity: 96 %

References

  • Wright Test | Orthofixar
  • Gliedt, Jordan & Daniels, Clinton & Enix, Dennis. (2013). Clinical brief: neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. Topics in Integrative Healthcae. 4.