It was developed and described by Watson in March 1978.
Scaphoid Shift Test
Assess the integrity of the patient’s scapholunate ligament using a Scaphoid Shift Test. Click here for a free template and a guide on how to use it.
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Scaphoid Shift Test Template
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You can perform the Scaphoid shift test by following the instructions on the template. To access and download the template, please refer to the “How Does it Work” section above.
According to several research studies, it is somewhat reliable not as a sole basis for diagnosis but as a preliminary test to prompt a practitioner to choose and conduct further tests on the patient.
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