Tinel's sign

Tinel sign refers to the site of slamming nerve injury (only mechanical damage) or nerve damage or its distal side, and the discharge-like numbness or ant sense of the dominant skin area, representing the level of nerve regeneration or nerve damage. Part. The Tinel sign only represents the presence of immature (neonatal) tactile axons in the local nerve trunk of the sniper, ie the growth of sensory axons is faster than the maturation of the myelin sheath and does not predict a positive recovery of neurological function. After the axons mature and completely myelination evolves into normal nerves, the Tinel sign disappears. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: The result of the test was negative. There is no discharge like numbness or ants walking. Positive: The test result is positive, there is a discharge numbness or ant feeling, suggesting that there may be nerve damage (nerveinjury, only mechanical damage) or nerve damage. Tips: When checking, ask: Check your relaxation and follow the doctor's instructions. Normal value The result of the test was negative. There is no discharge like numbness or ants walking. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, there is a discharge numbness or ant feeling, suggesting that there may be nerve damage (nerveinjury, only mechanical damage) or nerve damage. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain on their elbows. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient's forearm is extended to the elbow, and the examiner slams the elbow to check whether there is a discharge-like numbness or ant colony in the affected area. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No relevant information.

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