title: A relief maneuver in carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: We describe a maneuver that eases or abolishes paresthesias in carpal tunnel syndrome. With the affected hand palm up, the distal metacarpal heads are gently squeezed together; in some instances stretch of digits III and IV is also required. This maneuver may help in the clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, can be useful as a means of relieving symptoms, and provides the basis for the design of an innovative splint.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Service, "S. Stefano," Institute of Rehabilitation, Porto Potenza Picena, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Manente
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Torrieri
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pineto
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Uncini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011312:Pressure; D016896:Treatment Outcome