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Posted: Oct 11 2011
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Phalen's test

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Phalen's test is a physical exam maneuver used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. Studies have found it to be less sensitive then the Durkan's compression test (89%), Semmes-Weinstein testing after Phalen's maneuver (83%), and hand diagram scores (76%).

Szabo RM, Slater RR Jr, Farver TB, Stanton DB, Sharman WK. The value of diagnostic testing in carpal tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 1999 Jul;24(4):704-14. PubMed PMID: 10447161.

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