Reprinted with permission [14]. Carlos Eduardo Vervloet Sollero 1 Péricles Maranhão Filho 1 1 ... Cheng CJ, Mackinnon-Patterson B, Beck JL, Mackinnon SE. 1990;112:321–327. and A.K.) Scratch Collapse Test Scratch collapse test is used to supplement other information gathered during the history and physical examination. However, up to 16–34% of affected patients can still be missed, creating false negatives.9 In patients with suspected CTS and ambivalent test results, there remains a clinical equipoise on treatment. using a predefined, standardized data collection instrument. Mackinnon SE. independently assessed the studies for risk of bias and applicability of the study methodology. The scratch collapse test with ethyl chloride revealed provocation, first at the CPN at the fibular head, then second at the saphenous nerve in the thigh, and then third at the superficial peroneal nerve. Our results demonstrate that the SCT is not a useful diagnostic tool for the assessment of CTS. The cutaneous silent period is mediated by spinal inhibitory reflex. 2015;73:64. The diagnostic performance of each test was assessed by constructing summary receiver operator characteristic (SROC) curves to summarize study results by the use of Moses’ constant for linear regression models. 2. The purpose of this study is to introduce the hierarchical SCT as a physical examination tool for identifying multilevel nerve compression in … 23. Four clinical scenarios where the scratch collapse test may be useful are included. 1). Evaluation of the scratch collapse test in peroneal nerve compression. Logigian EL, Plotkin GM, Shefner JM. Originally developed by Susan Mackinnon, it is performed by applying a stimulus over an area of nerve compression while the patient is exerting bilateral external shoulder rotation.24 A positive test is noted if there is transient loss of muscle resistance resulting in the arm collapsing, thus, coining the term of this provocative test “the scratch collapse test.” This concept can also be applied to other nerve compression syndromes. to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without 2015;10:388–395. Clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review. For example, there was variability in who performed the SCT, ranging from staff physicians, residents, or allied health professionals. Hermiz SJ, Kalliainen LK. In this method, the true-positive and false-positive rates of each study were logarithmically transformed and calculated in a regression model. Neurology. 25. Google Scholar | Crossref | Medline | ISI Please enable scripts and reload this page. Cheng CJ, Mackinnon-Patterson B, Beck JL, Mackinnon SE. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND), where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The diagnostic accuracy of clinical screening examinations for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is controversial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. Scratch collapse test for evaluation of carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. Clin Neurophysiol. Figure 5. Aurora et al.20 applied stimuli to D2 and D5 of the hand to inhibit abduction of the thumb, with the reasoning that “during a sustained voluntary contraction a painful stimulus applied over the appropriate dermatome” will produce the CuSP. There are several provocative tests to aid in the diagnosis of nerve compression. Huynh, Minh N. Q. BSc*; Karir, Aneesh BHSc*; Bennett, Alexandria MSc*,†, From the *Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Svilpauskaite J, Truffert A, Vaiciene N, et al. For information on cookies and how you can disable them visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy. J Hand Surg Am. 27. The body of literature on the scratch collapse has previously shown promising results in identifying CTS and other nerve compression syndromes; however, there are concerns regarding confirmation bias. Conversely, our results demonstrate the studies that compared the SCT to a reference standard, the EMG, unlike in proximal nerve entrapment where there is no diagnostic standard. Two reviewers (M.H. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. The purpose of our study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the SCT for CTS. 2012;70:610–616. J Hand Surg [Am]. We introduce a new diagnostic test for carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome, which we have termed the scratch collapse test, in which the examiner scratches the patient's skin lightly over the area of nerve compression while the patient performs sustained resisted shoulder external rotation bilaterally. 3). 2014;134:71–80. The scratch collapse test (SCT) is a novel test that may be of diagnostic advantage to identify nerve compression when the diagnosis is unclear. METHODS: The scratch collapse test was studied prospectively in 24 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of common peroneal nerve compression neuropathy. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. For example, they produced the CuSP in the opponens pollicis, abductor digiti minimi, flexor carpi ulnaris, extensor carpi radialis, biceps brachialis, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius lateralis, orbicularis oculi, and masseter simply from finger stimuli alone.14 Clearly, there is a body of literature demonstrating that noxious stimulation of cutaneous nerves can induce a silent period across various nerve roots and peripheral nerves that seem to contradict fundamental anatomical constraints. Plast Reconstr Surg. Therefore, we conclude that the SCT would not be a diagnostically useful test for CTS. Plast Reconstr Surg. For instance, Koo et al.22 reproduced the exact opposite results from the study by Aurora et al.20 Koo et al.22 found that the mean CuSP duration in CTS patients was not significantly different from the control group in their cohort, and all the patients had a CuSP regardless of the severity of their CTS. Davidge KM, Gontre G, Tang D, Boyd KU, Yee A, Damiano MS, Mackinnon SE. †Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Comparison of the diagnostic utility of electromyography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging in idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome determined by clinical findings. Keywords Scratchcollapsetest .Cubitaltunnelsyndrome Multilevelnervecompression Introduction We have previously described the Scratch Collapse Test (SCT) as a provocative test to assist in the clinical evaluation … For each domain, a rating of low, high, or unclear was given for both risk of bias and concerns regarding applicability. Haussmann P, Patel MR. Intraepineurial constriction of nerve fascicles in pronator syndrome and anterior interosseous nerve syndrome. Davidge KM. The diagnosis of nerve compression relies on collecting diagnostic clues from the history, physical examination, imaging and diagnostic testing. 2017;42:386.e1–386.e5. Plast Reconstr Surg. Despite it being the most common compression neuropathy, common clinical tests such as Tinel’s sign, Phalen’s manoeuvre, and Durkan’s test have variable sensitivity and specificity.1–5 Self-reported questionnaires, such as the 6-item carpal tunnel symptoms scale (CTS-6), have been reported to have higher diagnostic accuracy, but still remain insufficient to make a definitive diagnosis of CTS. Furthermore, its diagnostic utility in other nerve compression syndromes is suspicious as there are no other studies, besides that of Jiménez and Delgado29 and the creator of the SCT, that have reported positive findings with the test. We included all full text articles, which evaluated the use of the SCT to diagnose CTS in patients of all ages. Scratch Collapse Test Localizes Osborne's Band as the Point of Maximal Nerve Compression in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Justin M. Brown, David Mokhtee, Maristella S. Evangelista, and Susan E. Mackinnon HAND 2009 5 : 2 , 141-147 8. This review has been registered with PROSPERO (CRD42018077115). Koo YS, Park HR, Joo BE, et al. J Hand Surg Am. Plast Reconstr Surg. However, even though the CuSP may be a testable and reproducible phenomenon using EMG, it does not seem clinically transferable. This ambiguity, along with our statistical findings, allow us to conclude that the SCT is an inappropriate screening test to detect for CTS. individual negative predictive values ranged from 0.15 to 0.92 and the sensitivity values ranged from 0.24 to 0.77. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Muscle Nerve. Literature suggests that SCT has potential to be used as a clinical diagnostic tool for entrapment neuropathy. The I2 values were nonheterogeneous for sensitivity (0%) and substantially heterogeneous for the specificity (74%), positive likelihood ratio (51.5%), and negative likelihood ratios (74.4%); however, due to the small sample size, it was not feasible to explore the cause of heterogeneity. The Scratch Collapse Test (SCT) is used to assist in the clinical evaluation of patients with ulnar nerve compression. A normal CuSP is approximately 50 ms, with a prolonged CuSP often reported around 100 ms. A loss of voluntary muscle contraction for 100 ms would not be perceivable by a human examiner. Pinder EM, Ng CY. The “hierarchical” Scratch Collapse Test for identifying multilevel ulnar nerve compression. Evaluation of the scratch collapse test in peroneal nerve compression Gillenwater J, Cheng J, Mackinnon, S. E. Telemedicine: A four-year experience. 18. 20. Illustration adapted from Gray’s Anatomy. 2008;33:1518–1524. 16. Sollero CE, Maranhão Filho P. Scratch Collapse Test: a new clinical test for peripheral nerve compression. Another limitation of our review is the low number of studies included in the meta-analysis, which may simply have led to heterogeneity in the results due to inadequate power. Cheng, CJ, Mackinnon-Patterson, B, Beck, JL(2008) Scratch collapse test for evaluation of carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. Electrodiagnostic studies were used as the reference standard for the diagnosis of CTS. The study by Blok et al.17 received a rating of low concerns regarding applicability for all domains and low risk of bias for all domains except for a rating of unclear for “flow and timing,” because not all patients received the reference standard diagnostic test. Since its publication, Mackinnon has published several other articles with similar results using the SCT for cubital tunnel syndrome,10 multilevel ulnar nerve compression detection,11 and peroneal nerve compression.12 Several other authors have also reported positive findings with the SCT. J Hand Surg Am. Despite the fact that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, the diagnostic accuracy of clinical screening examinations for CTS is controversial. Subject is against the wall. Evidence-based medicine: current evidence in the diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome. 1996;27:339-344. J Hand Microsurg. 2008;33:1518-1524. Mackinnon has demonstrated diagnostic utility for ulnar nerve entrapment in cubital syndrome10,11 and peroneal nerve compression.12 Since its inception, several refinements have been suggested by the creator, such as the addition of ethyl chloride spray to assist in detecting multiple levels of nerve compression, which are outlined in detail by Kahn et al.13, Current theories postulate that the findings of the SCT are explained by the cutaneous silent period (CuSP).14–16 The CuSP has been described since 1919 by Hoffman, who defined it as a transient decrease in EMG activity during voluntary contraction resulting from a noxious stimulus to a cutaneous nerve. The study by Makanji et al.18 received a rating of low concerns regarding applicability for all domains, but had unclear risk of bias for “index test” and “flow and timing.” It was not clarified whether the index test (SCT) results were interpreted without knowledge of the reference test results and why 7 patients never underwent EMG testing and had to be excluded. Pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios for the diagnostic accuracy of the SCT for CTS. 30 mins. Cheng CJ, Mackinnon-Patterson B, Beck JL, et al. Although the precise mechanism has not been elucidated, the work of Hoffman has been expanded to demonstrate that irritation to small diameter A-δ nerve fibers evoke a spinal inhibitory reflex and may explain the etiology underlying the phenomenon.15. Electroencephalogr Clin Neurophysiol. Torres-Costoso A, Martínez-Vizcaíno V, Álvarez-Bueno C, et al. The "hierarchical" Scratch Collapse Test for identifying multilevel ulnar nerve compression. 2017;140:120e–129e. However, wide variations in early literature suggest that SCT should not be used as a sole diagnostic tool but as an adjunct to a surgeon's diagnostic repertoire. For immediate assistance, contact Customer Service: The scratch collapse test had the highest negative predictive value (73%) for carpal tunnel syndrome. 17. The scratch collapse test is a sensitive and specific provocative test that compares favorably to existing clinical tests and aids in the diagnosis of common peroneal neuropathy. We calculated pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios by the DerSimonian-Laird random-effects model. The test interpretation is subjective, which can allow the observer to falsely perceive positive results if they are not blinded. ; American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine; American Academy of Neurology; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Therefore, the heterogeneity of the studies should not invalidate our findings. Extracted data included the true positive, false positive, true negative, and false negative rates for the SCT in diagnosing EMG-confirmed CTS. The ‘Scratch Collapse Test’ (SCT) has emerged as a new provocative test to assist in the localisation of peripheral nerve compression. However, they were all prospective studies with similar methodology, and the SCT was always compared with a known diagnostic standard, the EMG. 5. Plast Reconstr Surg. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. All registration fields are required. Figure 7a. Muscle Nerve. Utility of the cutaneous silent period in the evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Minh N. Q. Huynh, BSc, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1H 8M5, E-mail: [email protected]. It can provide one more clue or confirmation of the level of nerve injury, in addition to providing insight to the hierarchy of nerve injuries within multiple levels. The literature search generated 13 unique articles. Uncini et al.14 demonstrated in their study that the CuSP phenomenon can affect completely unrelated different nerve roots. Scratch collapse test for evaluation of carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. MacDermid JC, Wessel J. Upper extremity nerve entrapments: the axillary and radial nerves–clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment. Get new journal Tables of Contents sent right to your email inbox, Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND), September 2018 - Volume 6 - Issue 9 - p e1933, Scratch Collapse Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Articles in PubMed by Minh N. Q. Huynh, BSc, Articles in Google Scholar by Minh N. Q. Huynh, BSc, Other articles in this journal by Minh N. Q. Huynh, BSc, The Low DIEP Flap for Breast Reconstruction, A New Technique for the Correction of Tear Trough Deformity via Filler Injections, Eyebrow Height Changes with Aging: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Treatment of Neuroma-induced Chronic Pain and Management of Nerve Defects with Processed Nerve Allografts. Data from the included articles were independently extracted in duplicate by 2 reviewers (M.H. This study aims to perform a systematic review of literature to assess the data on the reliability of the SCT as a diagnostic test for entrapment neuropathy. 2006;33:487–493. The accuracy of the scratch collapse test performed by blinded examiners on patients with suspected Carpal Tunnel Syndrome assessed by electrodiagnostic studies. Evaluation of the scratch collapse test in peroneal nerve compression. 2008;33:1518-1524. The scratch collapse test in the diagnosis of compression of the median nerve in the proximal forearm. Haussmann P, Patel MR. Intraepineurial constriction of nerve fascicles in pronator syndrome and … Scratch collapse test for evaluation of carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. Results: The scratch collapse test showed a sensitivity of 0.77 and a specificity of 0.99, while the Tinel's sign showed 0.65 and 0.99, respectively. LaJoie AS, McCabe SJ, Thomas B, et al. In total, 165 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The regression SROC curve summarizes the overall diagnostic accuracy. 21. 18. The scratch collapse test with ethyl chloride revealed provocation, first at the CPN at the fibular head, then second at the saphenous nerve in the thigh, and then third at the superficial peroneal nerve. Analyses were performed using Microsoft Excel (2013) and Meta-DiSc Version 1.4 for Windows (Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain). Important details in performing and interpreting the Scratch Collapse Test. The “hierarchical” Scratch Collapse Test for identifying multilevel ulnar nerve compression. By extension, the utility of the SCT in identifying other nerve compression syndromes is dubious. Statistical heterogeneity was analyzed by means of the I2 statistic and an I2 value greater than 50% indicated substantial heterogeneity. 13. 2011;128(4):933-939. doi pubmed Evaluation of the scratch collapse test for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. 2010;121:1584–1588. between 0.71 and 0.99 and 0.6 and 0.99, respectively, whereas other values were very variable, i.e. 3. Our outcomes of interest were sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios of the SCT, when applicable. Practice parameter: electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome. Figures/tables reprinted with permission from … Both these studies, however, were case reports on a single patient. Registered users can save articles, searches, and manage email alerts. J Hand Microsurg. 2011;128:933–939. Hand (N Y). The size of each solid circle indicates the size of each study. The calculated area under the summary receiver operating characteristic (AUSROC) curve was 0.25, indicating a low diagnostic accuracy. CONCLUSION: The scratch collapse test is a sensitive and specific provocative test that compares favorably to existing clinical tests and aids in the diagnosis of common peroneal neuropathy. This website uses cookies. They demonstrated a 100% sensitivity and specificity with the SCT for diagnosis of proximal median nerve entrapment on 3 consecutive visits before their operation and a negative SCT 5–7 days after their operation. The purpose of this study is to introduce the hierarchical SCT as a physical examination tool for identifying multilevel nerve compression in … Determining the sensitivity and specificity of common diagnostic tests for carpal tunnel syndrome using latent class analysis. Blok RD, Becker SJ, Ring DC. 2012;4:341–355. Articles were excluded if they used the SCT for other nerve entrapment syndromes, were not primary research articles, or the data could not be extracted. The mechanism of action is postulated to result from the CuSP; however, results from studies examining the CuSP for CTS is ambivalent. by Mackinnon and Novak in 1994. 26. If more studies are included in future reviews, it is possible that the results may be different than ours and have greater statistical significance. 2011;128(4):933-939. doi pubmed [PMC free article: PMC4551631] [PubMed: 26330768] Specificity and positive predictive values were high for all of the tests. The nuances of test performance are described, including a description of situations where the scratch collapse test is deemed inappropriate. 1991;73:535–538. Five articles had sufficient numerical data for analysis, and in these five articles, the positive predictive values and specificity were high, i.e. 7. Solid circles represent each study included in the meta-analysis. Limitations of our review are the heterogeneity in the methodology and data reported by the authors. Moreover, the studies applied nociceptive stimuli to the D2 and D5 of the hand with miraculous and disputable inhibitory effects to the abductor pollicis brevis muscle. The scratch collapse test (SCT) is a novel test that may be of diagnostic advantage to identify nerve compression when the diagnosis is unclear. Katz JN, Larson MG, Sabra A, et al. Gontre G. Tang D. Boyd KU. 28. J Hand Surg Am. Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: interobserver reliability of the blinded scratch-collapse test. Conclusions: The scratch collapse test had significantly higher sensitivity than Tinel's test and the flexion/nerve compression test for carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes. Sollero and Maranhão-Filho25 demonstrated a positive SCT in EMG-confirmed CTS when other clinical examinations were unremarkable. 15. [email protected]. A new diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome. Kristen M. Davidge , Gil Gontre, David Tang, Kirsty U. Boyd, Andrew Yee, Marci S. Damiano1 and Susan E. Mackinnon; 2015 Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery 2015 10.1007/s11552-014-9721-z Read More SROC curve representing the diagnostic accuracy of the SCT for CTS. (2015, January). Report of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Academy of Neurology, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. Cheng CJ, Mackinnon-Patterson B, Beck JL, Mackinnon SE. 9. Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, September 30, 2018, Chicago, Ill. Disclosure: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.05.022. Abstract High‐intensity cutaneous stimuli inhibit tonically firing motor neurons resulting in a silent period (CSP) in EMG activity. 10. A literature search was performed using PubMed (1966 to April 2018); Ovid MEDLINE (1966 to April 2018); EMBASE (1988 to April 2018); and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (The Cochrane Library, to April 2018). 2). 14. Hand, 10(3), 388-95. Muscle Nerve. It can provide one more clue or confirmation of the level of nerve injury, in addition to providing insight to the hierarchy of nerve injuries within multiple levels. Neurosurgery. Your account has been temporarily locked due to incorrect sign in attempts and will be automatically unlocked in Any disagreements were resolved by discussion to reach a consensus. Silent period abnormalities in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The study by Simon et al.19 received a rating of low concerns regarding applicability and low risk of bias for all domains. Patil P, Dasgupta B. J Bone Joint Surg Am. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of a new test, the scratch collapse test, for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. We identified 3 articles that met our inclusion criteria, all of which were level II evidence, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Rating Levels of Evidence and Grading Recommendations, with low risk of bias (Tables 1, 2). Figure 3 Scratch collapse test for cubital tunnel, three subsegments of testing. Simon J, Lutsky K, Maltenfort M, et al. The scratch collapse test (SCT) was originally described in 2008 as a clinical test for suspected carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed Tinel's test had the highest negative predictive value (98%) for cubital tunnel syndrome. The scratch collapse test (SCT) is a novel test that may be of diagnostic advantage. 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