1.9K views · 23 reactions | Which condition is diagnosed using the Tinel's sign test? * * * * * * * * #nurses #doctors #nursing #medical #nurseexam #NCLEX #nclexreview #nclexrn #registerednurse #medicaldoctor #medicine #studentlife #exam #exampreparation #nclexprep #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #RN #NMC #NGN #PNLE #NLE #USRN #RN #rnlife #nursinglife #fbreels #fypシ゚ @highlight @followers @everyone | Nursing Reference Cards | Facebook

2.4K views · 59 reactions | TINEL'S SIGN FOR THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (TOS) This maneuver exerts direct stress to the mechanosensitive brachial plexus. According to Gillard et al. in 2001 it has a sensitivity of 46% and specificity of 56%, Regarding the very low accuracy the clinical value of this test is rather weak. | Physiotutors | Facebook

TINEL'S SIGN FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS) Another test, next to the Phalen's test to test for CTS, is the Tinel's sign. The idea behind the Tinel sign -which is a test that is generally used in suspected peripheral nerve pathology - is that tapping elicits paresthesia (tingling, needles) as the nerve is rendered mechanosensitive due to prolonged pressure and resulting ischemia. This is due to the fact that the Sodium-Potassium pump cannot work properly without oxygen, which is why the nerve'

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WRIST AND HAND ASSESSMENT SERIES PART 6: TINEL'S SIGN FOR CARPAL TUNNELS SYNDROME Another very common test for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the Tinel's sign that you might know from our ankle assessment series already. The Tinel's sign elicits pain on the mechanosensitive median nerve by tapping on the nerve's distribution and has a sensitivity of 67% and a specificity of 68%. (Brüske et al. 2002) #Wristassessment #CarpalTunnelSyndrome | Physiotutors

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