Pronator Teres Syndrome Test

The Pronator Teres Syndrome Test involves the patient pronating their forearm against resistance while the examiner extends the elbow. A positive test is indicated by pain in the proximal forearm and tingling in the median nerve distribution.

Symptoms include tingling, numbness, or burning in the thumb and first three fingers, forearm pain, hand weakness, and difficulty with grip strength. Symptoms often worsen with repetitive forearm movements.

Pronator teres syndrome causes forearm pain and symptoms that worsen with forearm pronation. In contrast, carpal tunnel syndrome typically involves wrist pain and symptoms that worsen at night and with wrist flexion