Tinel’s Test
What is the "Tinel's Test" used for?
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
How to perform the "Tinel's Test"?
- Examiner percusses with two fingers over distal palmar crease in the midline
What is the positive result?
- Positive if patient reports paresthesias in median nerve distribution
Test Accuracy
- Sensitivity: 70 %
- Specificity: 90 %