Cozen's test
Cozen's test is a physical examination test that is used to diagnose tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. The test is named after Dr. Alfred Cozen, who first described it in 1953.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The patient is asked to make a fist, pronate the forearm, and radially deviate and extend the wrist while the examiner resists the motion. A positive test is indicated by pain or weakness.
Interpretation[edit | edit source]
A positive Cozen's test suggests that the patient may have tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. However, it is not definitive and further diagnostic tests may be required.
Limitations[edit | edit source]
While the Cozen's test is a useful tool in diagnosing tennis elbow, it is not 100% accurate. Other conditions such as radial tunnel syndrome or posterior interosseous nerve syndrome can also cause pain in the same area and may be mistaken for tennis elbow.
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