Tinel’s sign – What is the purpose, indication and relevance?

Tinel’s Sign: Client is seated or standing, practitioner taps over the carpal tunnel on the anterior distal wrist.

Purpose:

• Assess for carpal tunnel syndrome

Indications:

• Pain or weakness in the hands

Relevance:

• Positive test – numbness, pain, tingling or other neurological symptoms is indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome/median nerve pathology

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This post was written by Omar Rifai