Tinel’s Sign
Special test of neuropathy
Carpal Tunnel
“The Tinel test is used to assist in the diagnosis of CTS. The area over the median nerve is tapped gently at the anterior (palmar) surface of the wrist (Fig. 18-62). If this produces tingling in the median nerve distribution, then the test is positive. Variations exist among studies on the location and number of taps necessary to elicit a positive response, and in some studies the test is performed by tapping the median nerve in 20 degrees of wrist extension, while others tap along the path of the median nerve up to where the median nerve enters the carpal tunnel.”1
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Radial nerve entrapment
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Superficial peroneal neuropathy
Brachial Plexus Version
- AKA: Supraclavicular pressure test
- Tests if the brachial plexus is compromised in the interscalene triangle2
Technique
Interpretation
References
1.
Dutton M. Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention. 5th ed. McGraw Hill Education; 2020.
2.
Hooper TL, Denton J, McGalliard MK, Brismée JM, Sizer PS. Thoracic outlet syndrome: A controversial clinical condition. Part 1: Anatomy, and clinical examination/diagnosis. The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. 2010;18(2):74-83. doi:10.1179/106698110X12640740712734
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