What is the most important finding during a physical examination that differentiates adhesive capsulitis from a rotator cuff problem?
A)Loss of active external rotation movement
B)Loss of passive external rotation movement
C)Pain in the shoulder
D)Inability to elevate the arm

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Loss of passive external rotation is the most important physical finding that differentiates adhesive capsulitis from a rotator cuff problem.
In a rotator cuff problem, there will be no loss of passive external rotation. Whereas there will be loss of active external rotation movement, inability to elevate the arm and pain in the shoulder.

What Is the Most Important Finding During a Physical Examination