Which two special tests should be performed for a patient suspected of bicipital tendonitis?

Speed's and Yergason's tests are specifically designed to assess bicipital tendonitis, making this the correct choice.

Speed's test evaluates the integrity of the biceps tendon as it assesses the pain associated with bicepital tendinopathy. In this test, the patient is asked to forward flex their arm against resistance while the clinician resists. Pain in the bicipital groove during this maneuver indicates possible inflammation of the tendon.

Yergason's test similarly focuses on the biceps tendon as it tests for its instability and any associated pain. It involves the patient resisting external rotation of the arm while the elbow is flexed at 90 degrees. Again, pain in the bicipital groove may indicate further confirmation of bicipital tendonitis.

The other tests listed do not specifically target the biceps tendon or address the signs and symptoms related to bicipital tendonitis. While the Apley’s Scratch and Sulcus Sign assess shoulder mobility and glenohumeral instability respectively, they are not specific for bicipital tendon issues. The Empty Can and Hawkins-Kennedy tests focus on the supraspinatus and overall shoulder impingement signs, rather than directly addressing the biceps tendon. Therefore, Speed's