Posts Tagged: Burkart Tears

Shoulder Exam: How to Do a Mayo Shear Test for Labral Tears in the Shoulder

Shoulder Labrum Tears and the Mayo Shear Test

Key Takeaways: A Mayo Shear Test is a noninvasive motion test that can help to identify labral tears in the shoulder. If a labral tear is present in the shoulder, the patient will normally feel pain in the back of the shoulder and/or hear a clicking sound. A labral tear occurs when the specialized cartilage… Read more »