Palmaris brevis sign in ulnar neuropathy
โ 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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โฆ 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.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
The motor Tinel sign (MTS) refers to electromyographic activity, sometimes associated with a visible muscle jerk, evoked by percussion or manipulation of a peripheral nerve. The MTS is found in entrapment neuropathies (such as carpal tunnel syndrome or entrapment of the ulnar nerve at the elbow and