Prevalence of Absence of Palmaris Longus and Its Association with Gender, Hand Dominance and Absence of FDS Tendon to Little Finger Among Malay Population

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 484-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Wen Yong ◽  
Nabihah Yusof ◽  
Lekhraj Rampal ◽  
Manohar Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Dominance ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Function ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Malay Population ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Little Finger ◽  
Sign Method

Background: Palmaris Longus is being widely used in reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic surgeries due to its long tendon. It is the most readily available source for tendon grafting. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus and its association with gender, hand dominance and absence of FDS (flexor digitorum superficialis) tendon to little finger among Malay population. Methods: An analytical cross sectional study design was used and a self-administered proforma was distributed for data collection. 1239 Malay secondary school children in Putrajaya were tested for absence of Palmaris Longus using Schaffer’s test. 4 additional tests namely Thompson’s test, Mishra’s test I, Mishra’s test II and Pushpakumar’s ‘two-finger sign’ method were used to confirm its absence in respondents with negative Schaffer’s test. Function of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis tendon to little finger was determined by flexing PIP of little finger while hyperextend the other fingers. Results: The prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus was 11.7%. Left side absence of Palmaris Longus was much common. There was a significant association between absence of Palmaris Longus with gender in which female had higher prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus than male. Conclusions: In conclusion, the prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus in Malay population was lower than Indian but higher than Chinese population. Females had higher prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus and no association can be found with hand dominance and absence of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis tendon to little finger.

scholarly journals Clinical Assessment of the Congenital Absence of Palmaris Longus and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscles in Young Saudi Population

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed Talal Alzahrani ◽  
Mohammad Abdullah Almalki ◽  
Turki Abdullah Al-Thunayan ◽  
Amjaad Hamad Almohawis ◽  
Ahmed Turki Al Turki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Dominance ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Bilateral Absence ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Independent Entity ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Arabian Population

Introduction. Congenital Palmaris Longus (PL) absence was found in 15%–20.25% of population globally. This condition and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis (FDS) tendon absence in little finger are not known in Saudi Arabia. We studied prevalence of PL and FDS agenesis in Saudi Arabian population. Methods. A random cross-sectional study was carried out after an ethical approval in the Riyadh universities. Schaeffer’s test was used to examine PL absence. The Modified test was used to examine FDS absence. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and the SPSS Software version 22. Results. The volunteers, 331, males 164 (49.5%) and females 167 (50.5%), mean age of 23 (SD ± 5.3), showed right hand dominance in 294 (88.8%) and bilateral absence of PL and FDS in 15.1% and 14.8%, respectively. The hand dominance showed no significant relation between PL and FDS absence, p value = 0.788, 0.835, respectively. Generally, we found a weak correlation between absence of the PL and FDS, p value ≥ 0.595. Conclusion. The bilateral absence of PL and FDS was found as 15.1% and 14.8%, respectively. Variation of the FDS tendon absence was an independent entity for the PL absence. The dominance of hands was not related to the tested variables found in PL and FDS agenesis.

scholarly journals Absent palmaris longus with hypoplastic flexor digitorum superficialis of the little finger: A rare case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 263-265
Author(s):  
Sheerin Shah ◽  
Renu Verma ◽  
Karanjit Singh ◽  
Rajinder Kumar Mittal ◽  
Ramneesh Garg
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Little Finger

scholarly journals Palmaris longus absence in six largest Indonesian ethnicities and its relationship with gender, ethnicity, and hand dominance

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syaiful A. Hadi ◽  
Dody P. Masri
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Dominance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indonesian Population ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Absence Rate ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Palmaris longus (PL) tendon is often used as graft in tendon or ligament reconstruction. PL absence is a normal variation in human body. Its prevalence was different in various population. Serbian population had an absence rate of 42.4%, but in the Korean population it was only 4.0%. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PL absence in various ethnic of Indonesian population and its relationship with gender and side of hand dominance. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 1230 people from six ethnicities in Indonesia. The absence of PL was determined by Schaeffer test and confirmed with Mishra and Thompson test. Data collection was performed by a single examiner in various cities in Indonesia. The relationship between PL absence with ethnicity, gender, and hand dominance were determined by Chi-square test. Results: Prevalence of PL absence in overall Indonesian population was 10.4% (bilateral 37.5% and unilateral 62.5%). The highest were in Batak and Madura ethnicities (15.5%), followed by Sunda (11.8%), Java (10.0%), Betawi (6.0%), and the lowest was Minang ethnicity (4.1%) (p = 0.008). Prevalence of PL absence in female and male were 10.7% 10.2%, respectively, p > 0.05).Conclusion: Compared to range of prevalence in other countries in the world, prevalence of PL absence in Indonesian population was moderate (10.4%). There was significant difference found between ethnicity, but not in gender. Surgeon should consider this data when planning for reconstruction procedures using PL graft in Indonesian population.

An assessment of the effects of variations in the Palmaris longus tendon and the fifth superficial flexor digitorum on pinch and grip strength

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 743-747
Author(s):  
A.R. Sadeghifar ◽  
A. Karbalaeikhani ◽  
A.R. Saied
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Statistical Testing ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Palmaris Longus Tendon ◽  
Flexor Digitorum

INTRODUCTION: The effect of the absence or presence of the Palmaris longus tendon on pinch and grip strength was investigated in this study. Similarly, the effect of the presence or absence of the fifth superficial flexor digitorum on grip strength in the hand was studied. The aim of the present study was to assess the combined effect of these anatomical variations on pinch and grip strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 523 volunteers and their 1046 hands were enrolled. Each hand was assessed for the presence or absence of the Palmaris longus tendon and for variations in the fifth superficial flexor digitorum function. Then the grip and pinch power of the hands were measured with the Jammar Dynamometer. RESULTS: The presence or absence of Palmaris longus had no effect on grip strength in the individuals studied. Likewise, variations in fifth superficial flexor digitorum function had no effect on grip and pinch strengths. But the results of statistical testing showed the effect of the presence of Palmaris longus on pinch strength (25.38 lbs in hands with Palmaris present vs 24.43 lbs in hands without Palmaris). Pinch and grip power was higher in men than in women and in the right hand than in the left. CONCLUSION: Based on the findings of the present study, it seems that absence of the Palmaris longus tendon is associated with a reduction in pinch strength but has no effect on grip strength, and the variations in the fifth superficial flexor digitorum (flexor digitorum superficialis, or FDS) have no effect on pinch and grip strengths.

Functional Absence of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis to the Little Finger and Absence of Palmaris Longus – Is There A Link?

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 433-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. W. THOMPSON ◽  
B. J. MOCKFORD ◽  
T. RASHEED ◽  
K. J. HERBERT
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Bilateral Absence ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Little Finger

We examined 150 men and 150 women aged 18–40 years to assess flexor digitorum superficialis function to the little finger and the incidence of palmaris longus absence. All patients had flexor digitorum superficialis function to the little finger assessed by standard and modified tests. The presence or absence of palmaris longus was assessed by clinical inspection. Following modified testing, ten subjects (14 hands) displayed absolute superficialis deficiency to the little finger. Forty-nine subjects had unilateral absence of palmaris longus (16%). This tendon was absent bilaterally in 26 subjects (9%). On combining the clinical findings, one subject had unilateral absence of flexor digitorum superficialis function to the little finger with contralateral absence of palmaris longus, and one subject had bilateral absence of flexor digitorium superficialis function with unilateral absence of palmaris longus. We conclude that there is no link between an absent little finger flexor digitorium superficialis and an absent palmaris longus.

scholarly journals Anatomic variation of palmaris longus and flexor digitorum superficialis of little finger in Indian population

SICOT-J ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aakash Mugalur ◽  
Sunil M. Shahane ◽  
Ashwin Samant ◽  
Aditya C. Pathak ◽  
Atul Patil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Anatomic Variation ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Little Finger

Sliding Position of the Flexor Tendons Relative to the Hook of Hamate in CT Scans

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (01) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
Kenji Goto ◽  
Kiyohito Naito ◽  
Yoichi Sugiyama ◽  
Nana Nagura ◽  
Ayaka Kaneko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Tendon ◽  
Tendon Injury ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Profundus ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Ulnar Side ◽  
Flexor Tendon Injury ◽  
Hook Of Hamate ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Little Finger

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the height of nonunion formation injuring the ulnar-side finger flexor tendon, the positional relationship between the hook of the hamate and little finger flexor tendon was evaluated on CT scans. Methods: The subjects were 20 healthy patients (40 hands) (14 males and 6 females, mean age: 28 years old). Their hands were imaged in extension and flexion of the fingers on CT. The position of the little finger flexor tendon was determined regarding the height of the hook of the hamate as 100%. Results: The heights of the flexor digitorum profundus tendons were 46 ± 6% in extension and 44 ± 9% in flexion, and those of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendons were 87 ± 8% in extension and 91 ± 9% in flexion. Conclusions: Our study suggested that 40% of the base of the hook of the hamate does not contact with the flexor tendon, suggesting that flexor tendon injury is unlikely to occur in that region.

Evaluation of Methods of Claw Finger Correction Using the Finger Dynamography Technique

1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 635-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. N. MALAVIYA ◽  
S. HUSAIN
Keyword(s):  
Operative Procedures ◽  
Functional Abilities ◽  
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis ◽  
Lateral Band ◽  
Working Space ◽  
Palmaris Longus ◽  
A2 Pulley ◽  
Flexor Digitorum ◽  
Evaluation Of Methods

Finger dynamography is a bedside technique for evaluation of the moving abilities and working space of the hand. Various operative procedures used for correcting the claw finger deformity restore the functional abilities to a varying extent. The palmaris longus transfer with insertion into A1–A2 pulley appears to be a better procedure than lateral band insertion, extensor diversion or extensor many-tail procedures. The use of palmaris longus as a motor seems to have advantages over flexor digitorum superficialis transfer where removal of FDS as a motor produces local deficits.

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