Elbow Valgus Stress Test

Elbow Moving Valgus Stress Test

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.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity: 50 %

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