II. Indications
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evaluation
III. Efficacy in Carpal Tunnel Diagnosis
- Test Sensitivity: 90%
- Test Specificity: 90%
IV. Technique
- Examiner presses thumbs over Carpal Tunnel
- Hold pressure for 30 seconds
V. Interpretation: Positive Test Suggests Median Neuropathy
- Test reproduces symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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| Concepts | Diagnostic Procedure (T060) |
| English | carpal compression test, carpal compression test (physical finding) |
