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Tinel's Sign

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Tinel's Sign, Tinel Sign

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Indications

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome evaluation

Efficacy

Test Sensitivity: 44-70%
Test Specificity: 94%

Technique

Percuss Median Nerve at Carpal Tunnel in wrist
Tap over volar carpal ligament

Interpretation
Positive Test for Median Neuropathy

Reproduces pain and tingling along Median Nerve course