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yes...test for radial tunnel syndrome...sm

Posted By: flybye on 2009-05-12
In Reply to: Patient has a negative wrist extension sign on the right and a negative s/l 3rd finger sign on the R - ?? - nm

Subject: yes...test for radial tunnel syndrome...sm

the third-finger test: the patient is asked to raise his long finger against resistance with the elbow fully extended; he will frequently experience augmented discomfort


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