middle finger test

The middle finger test is to make the middle finger of the metacarpophalangeal joint do the stretching exercises, check the pain, and diagnose the carpal tunnel syndrome. The elbow, wrist and interphalangeal joints are straightened and the palms are down. Let the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers refer to the back extension, and the examiner applies resistance. The person in need of examination is the middle of the nerve, the index finger, the middle finger and the ring finger are numb, stinging or burning pain, and the nighttime labor is intensified at night, even in the sleep. 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: Normal, there is no pain in the two transverse fingers below the elbow flexion (ie, at the medial edge of the short wrist extensor). Positive: That is, there is pain in the two lateral fingers below the elbow flexion (ie, at the medial edge of the short wrist of the flexor wrist), which is positive, suggesting carpal tunnel syndrome. Tips: The technique is gentle, avoiding muscle tension and affecting the results of the examination. Normal value The result of the test was negative. There is no pain in the two transverse fingers below the elbow flexion (ie, at the medial edge of the short wrist of the flexor). Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, there is pain in the two lateral fingers below the elbow flexion (ie, at the medial edge of the short wrist of the flexor wrist), which is positive, suggesting carpal tunnel syndrome. The person in need of examination is the middle of the nerve, the index finger, the middle finger and the ring finger are numb, stinging or burning pain, and the nighttime labor is intensified at night, even in the sleep. Positive results may be diseases: carpal tunnel syndrome considerations Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: gentle manipulation, avoiding muscle tension and affecting the results of the examination. Inspection process The elbow, wrist and interphalangeal joints are straightened and the palms are down. Let the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers refer to the back extension, and the examiner applies resistance. Not suitable for the crowd Generally no taboos. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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