Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 707-708, November 2006

Tabletop relocation test: A new clinical test for posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow

  • Chinnakonda H.V. Arvind, FRCS(Tr&Orth)
    • ,
  • David G. Hargreaves, FRCS(Tr&Orth)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: David G. Hargreaves, FRCS(Tr&Orth), Orthopaedic Department, F Level, East Wing, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom.

Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom

published online 09 August 2006.

We describe a new clinical test for the assessment of posterolateral rotatory instability. This has been assessed in 8 patients who have been diagnosed with posterolateral rotatory instability. Of these, 6 have undergone surgical reconstruction of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament, and the clinical test has subsequently been negative with resolution of their symptoms.

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PII: S1058-2746(06)00075-9

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2006.01.005

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 15, Issue 6 , Pages 707-708, November 2006

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