What is the “drop arm” test?
A good way to identify rotator cuff pathology. Ask patient to raise the extended arms to a complete
overhead abduction. Those with rotator cuff tear will be unable to smoothly bring the arms down to the sides from their abducted position. In fact, they may even display a cogwheel effect.
A good way to identify rotator cuff pathology. Ask patient to raise the extended arms to a complete
overhead abduction. Those with rotator cuff tear will be unable to smoothly bring the arms down to the sides from their abducted position. In fact, they may even display a cogwheel effect.