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Closed Fist Sign

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Closed fist sign for carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Closed-Fist Sign
  • Closed Fist Sign
  • Clenched First Sign

Purpose

Description

  • Patient is seated or standing
  • Patient is asked to flex hand into a closed fist for 60 seconds
  • Positive test:
    • Paresthesias in the median nerve distribution

Pathology

Evidence

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • De Smet et al[1]
    • Sensitivity: 61%
    • Specificity: 92%
    • PPV: 70%
    • NPV: 89%

See Also

References

  1. ↑ De Smet L, Steenwerckx A, Van den Bogaert G, Cnudde P, Fabry G. Value of clinical provocative tests in carpal tunnel syndrome. Acta Orthop Belg. 1995;61(3):177-82. Review. PubMed PMID: 8525813.
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John Kiel on 10 October 2019 15:09:41
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