Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear



The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.

Passively adduct the shoulder to 90 degrees, flex to 30 degrees, and point the thumbs down.

The test is positive if the patient is unable to keep arms elevated after the examiner releases.



Video via @open_michigan



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