Pressure Provocation Test

A provocative test is a clinical procedure designed to reproduce symptoms of a condition by applying stress or pressure, helping to diagnose the underlying issue.

Elbow Flexion Test is considered the most effective for diagnosing or testing for cubital tunnel syndrome. It is considered the most sensitive provocative test because it has up to 91% sensitivity. The Pressure Provocation Test is also reliable, with 89% sensitivity and 98% specificity, and is best combined with elbow flexion testing.

Cubital tunnel syndrome involves compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, while carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Both cause numbness and tingling in the hand but affect different areas.