ELBOW
SPECIAL TESTS FOR LIGAMENTOUS INSTABILITY
Relevant Special Tests
Ligamentous valgus instability test
Ligamentous varus instability test
Relevant History
Patients may or may not have a prior history of damage to the elbow. Lateral instability occurs after elbow dislocation in 75% of cases.13 Athletes who participate in overhead sports may have a history of lower extremity or back pain that does not allow normal throwing mechanics. This can lead to excessive stress in the elbow, especially on the medial collateral ligament.