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The Wringing Test is a general screening examination used to detect carpal tunnel syndrome, Lateral epicondylitis or arthropathy.<br> It is a basic test that can help narrow down the focus of a regional examination. | The Wringing Test is a general screening examination used to detect carpal tunnel syndrome, Lateral epicondylitis or arthropathy.<br> It is a basic test that can help narrow down the focus of a regional examination. | ||
== Technique | == Technique == | ||
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# Patient could be seated or standing during the test. | # Patient could be seated or standing during the test. | ||
# Patient wrings a towel or wash cloth. With hands on both ends of the towel, the patient twists it in opposite directions. | # Patient wrings a towel or wash cloth. With hands on both ends of the towel, the patient twists it in opposite directions. | ||
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Purpose
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The Wringing Test is a general screening examination used to detect carpal tunnel syndrome, Lateral epicondylitis or arthropathy.
It is a basic test that can help narrow down the focus of a regional examination.
Technique[edit | edit source]
Patient should be awake and cooperative when performing the wringing test.
- Patient could be seated or standing during the test.
- Patient wrings a towel or wash cloth. With hands on both ends of the towel, the patient twists it in opposite directions.
- The examiner checks for any numbness, tingling or shooting pain on the wrist or over the elbow area.
Interpretation[edit | edit source]
Positive Wringing Test[edit | edit source]
- Paresthesia or the presence of numbness, tingling sensation or shooting electrical pain. This could indicate carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Elbow Pain could indicate epicondylitis or sprain or strain along the elbow area.
- Wrist Pain could indicate arthropathy or sprain or strain along the wrist area.
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