Apprehension/augmentation test: Application: The apprehension test is being applied when the patient is lying or sitting with the shoulder in a neutral position (90Â° abduction). The examiner holds the patientâs wrist with one hand and with the other hand he applies anteriorly directed force to the humeral head.
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