Cross Arm Test/Scarf Test

Cross Arm Test/Scarf Test – Physical Examination

The video begins with a black screen and the words Chronic Pain Management Guide: Physical Examination. Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration logo are displayed on the top. White text displays the title of the video: Cross Arm Test/Scarf Test. Test for integrity of acromioclavicular joint. Reproduction of spontaneous pain is a positive test. The patient raises their arm with the elbow bent and hand raised towards the air. The patient is directed to put her hand on the opposite shoulder. The doctor then puts pressure on the elbow and arm. The screen fades to black and VA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration logo appears.