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FIGURE 43.7 Range of motion of the shoulder joint.

Once the pain has been localized, appropriate radiographs should be obtained.
When indicated, additional specific tests may be performed: The apprehension
test for shoulder subluxation and laxity ( Fig. 43.4 ), painful arc ( Fig. 43.3 ) test
for rotator cuff injury.
If the patient has nonspecific pain with numbness, paresthesias, weakness, or
diffuse swelling, Roos test can be performed to distinguish between possible