Anomalous innervation of the intrinsic hand muscles in a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, cilt.18, sa.3, ss.265-269, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.3109/10582452.2010.502617
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.265-269
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Carpal tunnel syndrome, electrodiagnosis, ulnar-to-median anastomosis, thenar eminence
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Communications between the median and ulnar nerves in the hand provide for variations in the motor innervation of the intrinsic hand muscles. The presence of an anomalous communication may complicate the interpretation of electrodiagnostic findings. Findings: We reported here a 56-year-old woman; her thenar muscles had been spared by ulnar-to-median anastomosis despite severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Conclusions: The presence of the ulnar-to-median anastomosis may complicate the interpretation of electrodiagnostic findings. Clinicians should be aware of this possibility, especially in the presence of paradoxical clinical and electrodiagnostic findings. © 2010 by Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. All rights reserved.