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Phalen's sign

Flexion of the wrists to 90 degrees for up to 60 seconds enhances median nerve paresthesias in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Related

carpal tunnel syndrome (median neuropathy) paresthesia; burning; tingling

General

sign/symptom

References

Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 743, 1017