TINEL'S SIGN FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) Another test, next to the Phalen's test to test for CTS, is the Tinel's sign. The idea behind the Tinel sign -which is a test that is generally used in suspected peripheral nerve pathology - is that tapping elicits paresthesia (tingling, needles) as the nerve is rendered mechanosensitive due to prolonged pressure and resulting ischemia. This is due to the fact that the Sodium-Potassium pump cannot work properly without oxygen, which is why the nerve'

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TINEL'S SIGN FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) Another test, next to the Phalen's test to test for CTS, is the Tinel's sign. The idea behind the Tinel sign -which is a test that is generally used in suspected peripheral nerve pathology - is that tapping elicits paresthesia (tingling, needles) as the nerve is rendered mechanosensitive due to prolonged pressure and resulting ischemia. This is due to the fact that the Sodium-Potassium pump cannot work properly without oxygen, which is why the nerve'

PHALEN'S TEST FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME If your patient is complaining about shooting, burning, tooth ache-like pain, pins and needles as well as possible changes in sensation or strength in the hand, it should make you think about peripheral nerve pathology. A very common condition, other than cervical nerve root pathology, is carpal tunnel syndrome. The Phalen's test is a special test, which can distinguish CTS from nerve root compression. According to Brüske et al. (2002), it has a sensitivi

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