Pressure provocation sign

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

cubital tunnel syndrome - ulnar n.

Question 2

pt/therpist position

Answer 2

pt: seated
therapist: facing pt

Question 3

procedure

Answer 3

1. support forearm/wrist
2. put pt’s elbow in 20 degrees of flexion and full supination
3. apply pressure just proximal to cubital tunnel
4. hold for 1 min or until symptoms reproduce

Question 4

positive test

Answer 4

symptoms reproduce