Entrapment of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve by a normal palmaris longus tendon.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An anomalous course of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve was noted in a patient with symptoms of compression of the median nerve and its palmar cutaneous branch at the wrist level. The palmar cutaneous branch of the nerve pierced the tendon of a normal palmaris longus muscle near its insertion. Decompression of the median nerve and its palmar cutaneous branch was performed, with complete relief of symptoms.
Medical subject headings
- Median Nerve
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Tendons
- Wrist