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The FECT was assessed in 40 patients with clinically suspected CTS and compared to Tinel\u2019s and Phalen\u2019s signs. Routine electromyography and nerve conduction tests (EMG\/NCT) were performed in all cases. In addition, 85 healthy controls were examined by FECT and compared to the patient group.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n All three provocative tests, particularly FECT, were frequently positive in suspected CTS. Neurophysiological tests were normal in 5 of 40 cases of clinically suspected CTS, and the FECT was positive in all of these suggesting a positive predictive value of 87.5% if one accepts EMG\/NCT as the reference. Amongst the healthy controls, 18 of 85 (21.2%) were positive on the FECT suggestive of a high false-positive rate or subclinical disease.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n It is proposed that the FECT is a useful addition to the clinical examination of suspected CTS. 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