Abstract
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.
| Translated title of the contribution | Hand elevation test for assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome |
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| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 361 - 364 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
| Volume | 30(4) |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2005 |
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