II. Indications
- Rotator Cuff Tear Suspected
III. Technique
- Examiner passively abducts Shoulder to 160 degrees
- Patient attempts to slowly adduct arm to resting position at side
IV. Interpretation: Signs of Rotator Cuff Tear
- Arm drops to side quickly and not smoothly
- Gentle tap over abducted arm may force arm to give way
V. Efficacy
- Test Sensitivity: 27%
- Test Specificity: 88%