Durkan's test
Medical diagnostic method
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Durkan's test is a medical procedure to diagnose a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a new variation of Tinel's sign that was proposed by JA Durkan in 1991.[1]
| Durkan's test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. |
Process
Examiner presses thumbs over carpal tunnel and holds pressure for 30 seconds.[2] An onset of pain or paresthesia in the median nerve distribution within 30 seconds is a positive result of the test.[1]
Accuracy
Comparison
Durkan's test is more sensitive than Tinel's sign and Phalen maneuver.[4]