Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
References for this paper are not available at this time. We will be adding them shortly, thank you for your patience.
Eur J Plast Surg (2001) 24:96–97 DOI 10.1007/s002380100241 CASE REPOR T M.G. Soldin · M.J. Smith · M. Grob · V.S. Devaraj Compression of the motor branch of the median nerve by the superficial palmar branch of the radial artery Received: 13 June 2000 / Accepted: 6 November 2000 / Published online: 14 March 2001 © Springer-Verlag 2001 Abstract A case of isolated thenar wasting caused by a large superficial palmar branch of the radial artery is re- ported. Keywords Thenar wasting · Compression neuropathy Introduction Isolated neuropathy of the motor branch of the median nerve is a rare occurrence. This is the first description of an enlarged superficial palmar branch of the radial artery compressing the median nerve motor branch without sensory involvement. Case report A 45-year-old hematology technician presented with progressive Fig. 1 Enlarged superficial palmar artery weakness of his right thumb. He had no sensory symptoms. Exam- ination revealed a 2×2-cm ganglion on the volar aspect of the wrist, over which the radial artery was draped. Wasting of the the- nar eminence and weakness of both abductor pollicis brevis and opponens pollicis muscles was evident. There was no sensory im- pairment. Provocation tests for median nerve
European Journal of Plastic Surgery – Springer Journals
Published: Feb 1, 2001
Read and print from thousands of top scholarly journals.
Already have an account? Log in
Bookmark this article. You can see your Bookmarks on your DeepDyve Library.
To save an article, log in first, or sign up for a DeepDyve account if you don’t already have one.
Copy and paste the desired citation format or use the link below to download a file formatted for EndNote
Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
All DeepDyve websites use cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.