Neer impingement test
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Luong D, Neer impingement test. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-91650
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had the following disclosures:
- Integral Diagnostics, Shareholder (ongoing)
- Micro-X Ltd, Shareholder (ongoing)
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Synonyms:
- Neer test
- Neer impingement test - shoulder
- Neer test - shoulder
- Neer sign
The Neer impingement test is a clinical test to aid the diagnosis of rotator cuff impingement. It predominantly provokes a posterosuperior internal impingement mechanism and involves forward flexion of the arm with the thumb facing down with the arm in a more anterolateral orientation.
References
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