Summary
This article describes a variant of palmaris longus muscle resulting in median nerve
compression in the mid forearm. Although the palmaris longus has several well-documented
anomalies, these seldom lead to nerve compression. The dual tendon, central muscle
belly variant observed in this case is the first of its kind to be reported causing
compressive neuropathy at this level. This is of both anatomical and clinical interest
as it reminds surgeons of the anatomical variations of this unique muscle and presents
a new mechanism of nerve compression in the forearm.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 03, 2012
Accepted:
March 8,
2012
Received:
January 7,
2012
Identification
Copyright
© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
