Infraspinatus Tears | Special Tests | Rationale & Interpretation

Infraspinatus Tears | Special Tests | Rationale & Interpretation

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The video tutorial covers the anatomy and common injuries of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles. It explains two special tests: Hornblower's test and the resisted infraspinatus test, used to diagnose tears or degeneration in these muscles. The tutorial emphasizes that the rehabilitation approach remains the same regardless of which muscle is torn. Hornblower's test is highly sensitive and specific for detecting teres minor issues, while the resisted infraspinatus test serves as a screening tool for shoulder pathologies.

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