VALGUS INSTABILITY STRESS TEST FOR TEARS OF THE MEDIAL ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT The elbow joint is very similar to the knee joint. While both joints are hinge joints (when we look at the humeroulnar joint - the radiohumeral joint is a ball-and-socket joint that is restricted by the humeroulnar's shape), they are both stabilized by collateral ligaments. In order to test the medial ulnar collateral ligament, you are performing the varus instability stress test, similar to the one of the knee. No

MCL Valgus Stress Test - Clinical Exam of the Knee 🧠 Want to learn more from me? Head to my profile and click the "Learn More" button to see all my latest articles and podcasts. The valgus stress test is a special test for medial collateral ligament injuries on the knee. This test is an important part of your clinical examination of the knee. Here's a quick tip on how to quickly and easily perform the test, try this variation of the test out and let me know what you think! 👊 Was this helpful?

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