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Neer Test

Aka: Neer Test, Neer Impingement Sign

See Also
Indication
1. Shoulder Impingement Testing
Mechanism
1. Forces greater tuberosity against anterior acromion
2. Rotates posterior rotator cuff tendons under acromion
  1. Infraspinatus
  2. Teres Minor
Technique
1. Mnemonic: "Near to the ear"
2. Start
  1. Arm at side with elbow fully extended
  2. Arm internally rotated with thumb touching side of leg
3. Maneuver
  1. Examiner passively forward flexes Shoulder overhead to 180 degrees
Interpretation: Pain
1. Shoulder Impingement of posterior cuff or
2. Bicipital Tenosynovitis or

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 4/30/2012 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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