scholarly journals Bilateral Triad of Persistent Median Artery, a Bifid Median Nerve and High Origin of its Palmar Cutaneous Branch: A Case Report and Clinical Implications

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 997-1001
Author(s):  
Olutayo Ariyo ◽  
John Shea
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Median Nerve ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Palmar Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Median Artery

Entrapment Neuropathy of the Palmar Cutaneous Branch of the Median Nerve Concomitant with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

2002 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 583-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. WADA ◽  
T. IMAI ◽  
S. ISHII
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Median Nerve ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Nerve Conduction Studies ◽  
Entrapment Neuropathy ◽  
Palmar Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Monofilament Test

A case of the entrapment neuropathy of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve, concomitant with carpal tunnel syndrome is presented. This report demonstrates that the Semmes–Weinstein monofilament test and nerve conduction studies can identify entrapment of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve concomitant with carpal tunnel syndrome.

scholarly journals The Palmar Cutaneous Branch Mimicking the Recurrent Motor Branch of the Median Nerve

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 052-053
Author(s):  
Feiran Wu ◽  
Chye Ng
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Median Nerve ◽  
Transverse Carpal Ligament ◽  
Proximal Margin ◽  
Anatomical Variant ◽  
Motor Branch ◽  
Iatrogenic Nerve Injury ◽  
Palmar Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

AbstractWe report an unusual anatomical variant of the palmar cutaneous branch (PCB) of the median nerve in a 46-year-old man presenting with recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome. At surgery, after neurolysis, the PCB was visualized arising at the level of the proximal margin of the transverse carpal ligament, mimicking the appearance of the recurrent motor branch. To date, there has been no description of this branch arising at this level. We aim to remind surgeons of this variation and highlight the importance of maintaining vigilance to avoid iatrogenic nerve injury.

scholarly journals Study on variations in the palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Raviprasanna K H ◽  
Poornima G.C ◽  
Dakshayani K.R
Keyword(s):  
Median Nerve ◽  
Palmar Cutaneous Branch ◽  
Cutaneous Branch

scholarly journals Incidental finding of a persistent median artery (palmar type) during a routine carpal tunnel decompression: a case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 99 (7) ◽  
pp. e204-e205
Author(s):  
J Butt ◽  
AK Ahluwalia ◽  
A Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Median Nerve ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Surgical Decompression ◽  
Iatrogenic Injury ◽  
Palmar Fascia ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Median Artery

Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterised by compression of the median nerve. The mainstay of treatment is surgical decompression. This case report highlights the occurrence of a persistent median artery, which could complicate surgery. A 55-year-old woman underwent carpal tunnel decompression. An incidental finding of a large-calibre persistent median artery, which was superficial to the flexor sheath, could have been damaged. This was carefully retracted and the procedure was completed, without any complications. Several studies have shown the prevalence of persistent median artery to range from 1.1–27.1%. It is usually found deep to the flexor retinaculum but in this case it was found to be just beneath the palmar fascia. There is increased chance of iatrogenic injury with this particular variant. Surgeons performing the procedure should be mindful of this variation, because accidental damage could result in devastating consequences to the hand.

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