Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test
What is the "Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test" used for?
- Injury to the lunotriquetral ligament
How to perform the "Lunotriquetral Ballottement Test"?
- Examiner secures the pisotriquetral unit with the thumb and index finger of one hand and the lunate with the other hand,
- Anterior and posterior stresses are placed on the LT joint
What is the positive result?
- Positive findings are increased laxity and accompanying pain
Test Accuracy
- Sensitivity: 64 %
- Specificity: 44 %
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