Tests for carpal tunnel syndrome

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a collection of symptoms and signs caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Typical symptoms include numbness and tingling mainly in the thumb and radial fingers, aching and pain in the anterior wrist and forearm, and clumsiness in the hand.

Physical examination is mainly useful for ruling out other diagnoses.

00:26 Tinel's test
01:02 Phalen's test
01:26 Reverse Phalen's test
01:45 Compression test
01:57 Flexion compression test
02:19 Testing for power

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