Valgus Stress Test for Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries Medial collateral ligament injuries are among the most prevalent knee injuries seen in primary care. It’s therefore of particular interest for our healthcare systems that physicians and physiotherapists are able to filter patients with suspected MCL injury prior to referring them to secondary care. The Valgus or Abduction Stress Test is designed to stress the medial collateral ligament. In the 0° position, the test stresses the Pos

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21 reactions · 11 shares | ELBOW ASSESSMENT SERIES PART 6: VALGUS INSTABILITY STRESS TEST In order to test the medial collateral ligament of the elbow, one test you can perform is the valgus instability stress test. With this test, you are trying to create a gap on the medial side of the elbow, which creates stress on the medial collateral ligamenet of the elbow. #Valgusinstability #shoulderassessment | Physiotutors | Facebook