Tinels sign is used –

A. To asses the severity of damage of nerve

B. To classify the type of nerve injury

C. To locate the site of nerve injury

D. To asses the regeneration

Correct Answer: To asses the regeneration

Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., To asses the regeneration Tinels sign:* Brisk percussion along the course of an injured nerve from distal to proximal direction may elicit a tingling sensation in the distal distribution of the nerve.* This is described as Tinels sign.* The point of hypersensitivity marks the site of abnormal nerve sprouting: if it progresses distally at successive visits this signifies regeneration; if it remains unchanged this suggests a local neuroma.

Category: Orthopaedics

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