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Wrinkle test

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nameWrinkle test
purposetest of peripheral nerve function
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The wrinkle test (attributed as O'Riain's or Leukens' wrinkle test) is a test of peripheral nerve function. The fingers are placed in warm water for approximately 10–40 minutes. If the fingers do not wrinkle, this is a sign of denervation.

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  1. (2006). "Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination".
  2. (1998). "Examination of the Hand and Wrist". CRC Press.
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