Testing the arm with the thumb in 'thumbs up' (full can position) is most suitable for maximal contraction of the supraspinatus muscle. Resistance is provided by the examiner, as they are …

A combination of diagnostic tests for supraspinatus tendon tears including the empty can, full can, and the zero-degree abduction tests showed the best AUC (0.795) and hence the best …

The empty can test (Jobe's test) and full can test are used to diagnose shoulder injuries. Specifically, these physical examination maneuvers examine the integrity of the supraspinatus …

A positive test indicates a tear to the supraspinatus tendon or muscle and can also indicate a neuropathy of the suprascapular nerve. The patient actively abducts the arm to 90 degrees …

The patient is tested at 90° elevation in the scapula plane and full internal rotation (empty can) or 45°external rotation (full can). Patient resists downward pressure exerted by examiner at …

The Empty Can Test, along with the Full Can Test is a commonly used orthopedic examination test for supraspinatus impingement or integrity of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon. The …

2024年5月8日 · What is a positive empty can test? Pain or weakness during this manoeuvre indicates a positive sign of supraspinatus tendon impingement. The empty can test places the …

2024年2月7日 · The empty can test and full can test are about equally accurate in detecting supraspinatus tears. Because the full can test is less pain provoking of impingement …

Several examination tests are currently used for diagnosing a supraspinatus lesion. The empty can (EC) test is currently considered the gold standard for testing, but full can (FC) testing is …

The empty can test is a a special test used by physicians to help evaluate patients with rotator cuff disease to evaluate the supraspinatus muscle and tendon.