Elbow flexion test in the normal population.

Rayan, G M; Jensen, C; Duke, J · J Hand Surg Am · 1992

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

The elbow flexion test was investigated in 204 elbows in 102 normal volunteers. The effects of various wrist and shoulder positions were also studied. In 20 elbows in 15 persons (10%) flexion tests were positive with the wrist and shoulder in neutral position. In 27 elbows in 20 persons (13%) tests were positive with wrist extension and shoulder abduction.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy