Phalen's Test
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Test For
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve compression)
How to Perform
- Ask the patient to forcibly flex their wrists into a reverse prayer position for 30-60 seconds.
Abnormal If
- Symptoms are reproduced, such as burning, tingling or numbness.
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Mechanical - repeated movements, sustained positions
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hypothyroidism
- Amyloidosis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Multiple myeloma
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