The valgus stress test applies lateral-to-medial pressure on the medial elbow side, stressing the medial collateral ligament (MCL) to assess its integrity.
Moving Valgus Stress Test
Learn more about the Moving Valgus Stress Test to assess knee ligament stability and diagnose injuries in patients with knee ligament length instability or ligamentous laxity.
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Commonly asked questions
A positive stress test for the medial typically indicates either a static test or a partial or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament (MCL).
A first positive test result identifies medial collateral ligament (MCL) instability or insufficiency, often due to a ligament tear.
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