The Phalen's Test was developed by George S. Phalen, an American orthopedic surgeon and professor, in the 1950s. He initially used the assessment to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome in patients, but it has since been adapted for other nerve-related conditions.
Phalen's Test
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The Phalen's Test can evaluate the median nerve for signs of compression and rule out carpal tunnel syndrome. It can also accurately diagnose other nerve-related conditions and assess the effectiveness of treatments.
The Phalen's Test is used to evaluate the median nerve for signs of compression and determine whether a patient has carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve-related issues.
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