Surgeon Experience Level Affects Mechanics of the Pivot Shift Test for Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow
Chu T, Ty J, Orazov B, Strauss N, O’Reilly O, Buckley J, Lattanza L. Surgeon Experience Level Affects Mechanics of the Pivot Shift Test for Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow. 2009, 761-762. DOI: 10.1115/sbc2009-206560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPivot shift testPosterolateral rotatory instabilityLateral pivot-shift testLateral ulnar collateral ligamentUlnar collateral ligamentClinical examinationClinician levelRadial headRadiocapitellar jointLateral stabilizing structuresValgus momentCollateral ligamentMultiple surgeonsRotatory instabilitySupination torqueFull extensionExperienced examinersInexperienced examinersPositive resultsTraining guidelinesElbowExaminersSubluxationInjury