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Palmaris brevis sign in ulnar neuropathy

โœ Scribed by Vasudeva G. Iyer


Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1998
Tongue
English
Weight
159 KB
Volume
21
Category
Article
ISSN
0148-639X

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โœฆ Synopsis


A case of ulnar neuropathy, selectively affecting the deep branch and showing positive palmaris brevis sign, is reported. The palmaris brevis muscle was not only intact, but also showed excessive cocontraction with abductor digiti minimi. Palmaris brevis sign, when present, is useful in clinically localizing the site of the ulnar nerve lesion.


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