Purpose of Crank test (glenoid labral tears): To detect a labral pathology (glenoid labral tears) of the shoulder joint. Patient position: Sitting or supine lying. Examiner position: Stand facing the patient’s affected side. Procedure: Abduct the patient’s arm up to 160 degrees in the scapular plane (1) and then flex the elbow joint up to 90 degrees. Apply a gentle axial load to the glenohumeral … Continue reading Crank test (glenoid labral tears)