O'Briens Test - Physiopedia
The purpose of O'Brien's test also known as the Active Compression Test is to indicate potential labral (SLAP Lesion) or acromioclavicular lesions as cause for shoulder pain.
O’Brien Test: Procedure, Positive vs Negative Results
The O’Brien test, or active compression test, is a simple procedure to assess the cause of shoulder pain. If you experience pain or clicking during the test, you may have a torn labrum or an abnormality in …
Diagnosing Shoulder Labral Tears - NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone doctors use a comprehensive physical exam and advanced imaging tests to diagnose shoulder labral tears. Learn more.
How to Diagnose a Torn Shoulder Labrum: 8 Steps (with Pictures)
Jun 14, 2025 · There are 4 tests your doctor will conduct on your shoulder that specifically identify a labrum tear. If you respond in pain to any of the test, your test will be considered a pass for that …
Shoulder Exam Tutorial - Stanford Medicine
These tests will help us confirm or exclude the presence of a specific shoulder condition, that we may only suspect after the inspection and the assessment of the full range of motion.
What is the OBrien Test and How to Perform It - PTProgress
The O’Brien test is used to identify tears in the glenoid labrum, specifically SLAP lesions as well as acromioclavicular joint pathology. To perform the O’Brien test the patient may be sitting or standing …
Shoulder Labrum Tear - Johns Hopkins Medicine
The best tests available to make the diagnosis of a labral tear are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans or a test called a CT-arthrogram (the latter is a CAT scan preceded by an arthrogram where …
O’Brien’s Test – Orthopedic Examination of the Shoulder
O’Brien’s Test is a special orthopaedic/orthopedic test for the shoulder that attempts to test specifically for glenohumeral joint labral tears (and more specifically for SLAP Lesions; superior labral tear from …
O’Brien Test | Active Compression Test - OrthoFixar
Sep 6, 2025 · The O’Brien Test, also known as the Active Compression Test, is a shoulder orthopedic test used in the clinical examination of patients with suspected SLAP lesions (Superior Labrum …
Superior Labral Tears Clinical Examination - SLAP Tear Test
Apr 3, 2017 · The active compression test is used to evaluate labral lesions and acromioclavicular joint injuries. This could be the most commonly performed test, especially in orthopedic surgeons.