Most sensitive test for carpal tunnel syndrome
Correct Answer: Phalen's test
Description: Answer- A. Phalen's testThere are some provocative tests which act as impoant screening methods-Wrist flexion (Phalenb test) : - The patient is asked to actively place the wrist in compiete flexion. If tingling and numbness develop in the distribution of median nerve, the test is positive. This is the most sensitiye provocotive test.Tourniquet testMedial nerve percussion test (Tinel's sign)Median nerve compression test
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