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Durkans Test
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Other Names
- Durkan's Test
- Durkin's Test
- Median Nerve Compression Test
- Carpal Tunnel Compression Test
Purpose
Clinical demonstration of Durkan's test[1]
- Apply compression to Median Nerve to evaluate as etiology patients symptoms
Description
- Patient is seated or standing
- Apply sufficient pressure over the carpal tunnel to cause skin blanching (≥30 sec)
- Positive test:
- Recreation of pain or paresthesias
Pathology
Evidence
- Gonzalez et al[2]
- Sensitivity: 87%
- Specificity: 95%
See Also
References
- ↑ Zhang, Dafang, et al. "Accuracy of Provocative Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online 2.3 (2020): 121-125.
- ↑ GONZÁLEZ DEL PINO, J., DELGADO-MARTÍNEZ, A. D., GONZÁLEZ GONZÁLEZ, I., & LOVIC, A. (1997). Value of the Carpal Compression Test in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Journal of Hand Surgery, 22(1), 38–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0266-7681(97)80012-5
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John Kiel on 16 July 2019 19:31:49
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