Numbness and paresthesia in the palmar aspect of the hand and the first three fingers occurring after maintaining wrist flexion of 90° for 1 minute is a positive

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A positive Phalen's test is indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome.The numbness and paresthesia disappear when the wrist joint is returned to its neutral anatomic position.A positive Tinel's sign,indicated by a tingling or pricking sensation that occurs in the hand,thumb,index,and middle fingers when the median nerve is tapped,is indicative of median nerve compression (carpal tunnel syndrome).A positive Trendelenburg test is indicative of hip dislocation.

Numbness and Paresthesia in the Palmar Aspect of the Hand