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Drawer Test

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Drawer Test
A test used to evaluate anterior or posterior shoulder instability
Method Medial compression of the humerus into the glenoid comprises the 'load' portion, while translating the humerus anteriorly or posteriorly comprises the 'shift'


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However, their results indicated that under active anterior drawer test with higher loading forces, neither of braces was effective in controlling anterior tibial translation.
The anterior drawer test and Lachman tests are where the physician flexes the leg and manipulates the tibia to determine greater movement than normal.
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