Hawkins-Kennedy Test
January 1st, 2017
Overview
The Hawkins-Kennedy test is used to assess for coracoacromial impingement, by attempting to precipitate the pain of impingement of the subscapularis tendon against the coracoacromial ligament.
How to Perform
- Flex the patient's elbow and shoulder to 90°, stabilitse the shoulder joint and forcibly internally rotate the shoulder.
Abnormal If
- Pain.
Causes
- Subacromial bursitis
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Rotator cuff tear
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