Is it normal to hear a pop sound after the elbow valgus and/or varus stress test? Athlete has been prescribed to shut down for 2 months with a sprained UCL and have recently started to do PT, no other previous tests have experienced with such pop sound.
I should preface my answer by noting that the videos I create are for educational and informational purposes only, and not intended to diagnose or treat any specific individuals medical condition. Any suspected condition should be evaluated and treated by a trained and licensed medical provider. To answer the question in general terms...There are many reasons that any joint can have a mechanical click or pop. In the absence of injury or pain, they generally do not indicate significant pain. If the mechanical symptom is associated with injury or pain, it is more concerning and would warrant close monitoring or further work-up.
Is it normal to hear a pop sound after the elbow valgus and/or varus stress test? Athlete has been prescribed to shut down for 2 months with a sprained UCL and have recently started to do PT, no other previous tests have experienced with such pop sound.
I should preface my answer by noting that the videos I create are for educational and informational purposes only, and not intended to diagnose or treat any specific individuals medical condition. Any suspected condition should be evaluated and treated by a trained and licensed medical provider.
To answer the question in general terms...There are many reasons that any joint can have a mechanical click or pop. In the absence of injury or pain, they generally do not indicate significant pain. If the mechanical symptom is associated with injury or pain, it is more concerning and would warrant close monitoring or further work-up.