Carpal Tunnel

It's been a while since the last Really Easy Way to Remember something - so here's a nice simple one to get back into it:

Carpal Tunnel tests:

• Tinel's sign = Tinel's Tapping sign. Tap on the dorsal aspect of wrist.
• Phalen's test = Phalen's ph-lexion test. Wrist in maximal flexion.

Remember they're only positive if the pins and needles sensation is elicited distally (e.g. not +ve if there is pain when you tap on the wrist).