A timed Phalen’s test predicts abnormal electrophysiology in carpal tunnel syndrome

Journal article

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Peer reviewed

Brain and behavior, Vol.11(4), pp.e02056-n/a

04/2021

PMID: 33511724

Abstract

carpal tunnel syndrome

CTS

nerve conduction study

Original Research

Phalen test

positive predictive value

sensitivity

specificity

The timed Phalen’s test can be useful in predicting abnormal NCS that confirms median neuropathy at the wrist in a subgroup of CTS patients.

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Title: A timed Phalen’s test predicts abnormal electrophysiology in carpal tunnel syndrome
Creators - without role: Mohammed H. Alanazy - King Saud University
Hana Albulaihe - King Saud University
Ziad Alhumayyd - King Saud University
Anas M. Albarrak - Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Ahmad R. Abuzinadah - King Abdulaziz University
Publication Details: Brain and behavior, Vol.11(4), pp.e02056-n/a
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc
Grant note: E‐15‐1581 / the College of Medicine Research Center, Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Identifiers: 9926181308331
Academic Unit: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University; King Abdulaziz University; King Saud University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article