Kanavel, Allen B.

Kanavel,

Allen B., U.S. surgeon, 1874-1938. Kanavel apparatus - used for finger, wrist, and forearm exercises. Synonym(s): Kanavel tableKanavel brain-exploring cannulaKanavel cock-up splintKanavel sign - tenderness of the lateral side of the palm, which may be secondary to bursitis of the ulna.Kanavel splintKanavel table - Synonym(s): Kanavel apparatus