Phalen's test and tinel's sign
Both phalen's test and tinel signs are ways of eliciting symptoms from patients with suspected carpal tunnel syndrome.
In phalen's test, the wrist is flexed for 30-60 seconds, and results in tingling/numbness of the thumb, index and middle finger if positive. Sensitivity and specificity of the test is variable.
Tinel's sign in carpal tunnel syndrome can be elicited by extending the wrist slightly and tapping on the radial side of the palmar surface of the wrist. It is positive if it results in a tingling sensation of the first 3 fingers.
http://www.thestudentphysicaltherapist.com/phalens-test.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalen_maneuver
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinel_sign
In phalen's test, the wrist is flexed for 30-60 seconds, and results in tingling/numbness of the thumb, index and middle finger if positive. Sensitivity and specificity of the test is variable.
Tinel's sign in carpal tunnel syndrome can be elicited by extending the wrist slightly and tapping on the radial side of the palmar surface of the wrist. It is positive if it results in a tingling sensation of the first 3 fingers.
http://www.thestudentphysicaltherapist.com/phalens-test.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalen_maneuver
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinel_sign
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