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

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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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