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What is a positive sign for the Tinel sign test?
Tinel's sign: The sign that a nerve is irritated. Tinel's sign is positive when lightly banging (percussing) over the nerve elicits a sensation of tingling, or 'pins and needles,' in the distribution of the nerve.
What does tinel's sign mean?
Tinel's sign, previously known as the Hoffman-Tinel sign, is something doctors use to check for nerve problems. It's commonly used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the test can also be used to test for other nerve conditions, such as cubital tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or radial nerve injuries.
