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Carpal Compression Test

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Carpal Compression Test

See Also

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Indications

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evaluation

Efficacy in Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis

Test Sensitivity: 90%
Test Specificity: 90%

Technique

Examiner presses thumbs over Carpal Tunnel
Hold pressure for 30 seconds

Interpretation
Positive Test Suggests Median Neuropathy

Test reproduces symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome