Significance.
This is a percussion test for the median nerve in the carpal tunnel or for the ulnar
nerve in Guyon’s tunnel. It should elicit paraesthesia in the territory either of the medjan nerve – 3l-> fingers medially and palmar, or of the ulnar nerve – 1 1> ulnar fingers.
Positioning.
The subject presents the hand palm upwards. The examiner grasps the wrist with
one hand. The other hand uses the percussion hammer.
Procedure.
Give a slight percussion on the carpal tunnel.
Give a slight percussion on Guyon’s tunnel.