Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Stability

This video demonstrates medial and lateral collateral ligament stability testing. View the complete elbow examination learning module at https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/fammed-modules/

Any medical information in this material is intended to inform and educate and is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Please speak to your physician if you have questions about your medical condition.

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(English captions by Andrea Matsumoto from
the University of Michigan)

Ulnar collateral ligament stability can be
tested at 0 and 30 degrees by applying a valgus

force to the elbow.

Radial collateral ligament stability can also
be tested at 0 and 30 degrees of flexion by

applying a varus force to the elbow.

Laxity indicates partial or complete ligamentous
tear.