Hand elevation test for assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Hand Elevation test is a new provocative test for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. We have investigated the sensitivity and specificity of this test in 48 patients with a clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome and compared it to Tinel's and Phalen's tests. The Hand Elevation test was found to be 88% sensitive and 98% specific. This test is a simple, reproducible provocative test which is easily employed in conjunction with other known tests to assist in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Hand Division of Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK. ramirfeyz@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity