Drop Arm Test for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear

Description

In this clinical demonstration, a 72-year-old male patient is evaluated for a massive rotator cuff tear, characterized by significant shoulder dysfunction. The presenter outlines essential tests to assess rotator cuff integrity, starting with the arm drop test which reveals the patient's inability to hold his arm at 90 degrees, indicating weakness of the supraspinatus. Additional assessments for the external rotators and subscapularis follow, using lag signs to determine the extent of muscle damage. The video aims to educate orthopedic consultants and physiotherapists on interpreting these tests effectively to diagnose specific rotator cuff injuries.

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