Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 634.e1-634.e4, May 2005

The Arthroscopic Active Compression Test

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, The Hospital for Special Surgery, Affiliated with the New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Abstract 

Pathology of the biceps tendon is often a factor in the pathogenesis of shoulder pain. However, diagnosis and management of such pathology remains controversial. Multiple tests have been described to identify pathology related to the biceps tendon and biceps anchor. The active compression test is one such test that has been used clinically to identify patients with superior labral/biceps anchor pathology. An arthroscopic version of this test is described to identify biceps pathology intraoperatively and to aid the surgeon in making diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Key Words:  Biceps tendon , Active compression test , Shoulder arthroscopy

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 Cite this article as: Verma NN, Drakos M, O’Brien SJ. The arthroscopic active compression test. Arthroscopy 2005;21:634.e1-634.e4 [doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.02.008].

PII: S0749-8063(05)00261-6

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2005.02.008

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 634.e1-634.e4, May 2005

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