Diagnostic finding
Phalen's sign
A provocative test for carpal tunnel syndrome in which sustained maximal wrist flexion reproduces median nerve paresthesias or pain in its distal distribution, indicating median nerve compression within the carpal tunnel.
Also known as: Phalen's test, Phalen maneuver, Wrist-flexion test, Carpal tunnel test
Referencing diagnoses
Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.