Carpal Compression Test or Median Compression Test or Durkan’s test is a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome. Step 1. Patient position in standing or sitting. Step 2. The patient forearm is supinated and then the examiner applies direct pressure over the carpal tunnel (median nerve) between the thenar and hypothenar eminence for 30 seconds.

Durkan's test is a medical procedure to diagnose a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a new variation of Tinel's sign that was proposed by JA Durkan in 1991. [1] Examiner presses thumbs over carpal tunnel and holds pressure for 30 seconds. [2] .

Proper Technique for Carpal Compression Test (Durkan’s): Note examiner should apply pressure directly over the proximal wrist crease for 30 seconds. Test is considered positive if patient develops pain, paresthesia, or numbness in median nerve distribution.

2023年8月27日 · Durkan Test or as it called the carpal compression test is used to test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS where the median nerve is compressed in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. It was first described by JA Durkan in 1991.

carpal tunnel compression test (Durkan's test) is the most sensitive test to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome performed by pressing thumbs over the carpal tunnel and holding pressure for 30 seconds.

The median nerve compression test is also called Durkan’s test. Mostly commonly, compression of the median nerve results in carpal tunnel syndrome. Pathophysiology. Compression neuropathy arises when there is more than normal pressure on a nerve from an adjacent anatomic structure. 2

A Durkan test begins by identifying the 2 large fleshy bumps in your lower palm, just above your wrist crease (as shown in the photo). Using your opposite thumb (or a partner's), press down between the bumps.