Phalen sign

Phalen sign

Phalen's maneuver, Phalen's test Neurology Paresthesias over the median nerve evoked by maximum passive flexion of the wrist for 1 min, a finding in entrapment neuropathy. See Carpal tunnel syndrome.

Phalen,

George S., U.S. orthopedist, 1911–. Phalen maneuver - a maneuver done to check for carpal tunnel abnormality. Synonym(s): Phalen sign; Phalen testPhalen positionPhalen sign - Synonym(s): Phalen maneuverPhalen test - Synonym(s): Phalen maneuver