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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2023; 56(03): 280-282
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768915
Case Report

A Tardy Ulnar Palsy with an Anomalous Course of Ulnar Nerve

Authors

  • Harsh R. Shah 

    1   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Amita Hiremath

    2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Parag Munshi

    3   Department of Orthopedics, Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Mukund R. Thatte

    2   Department of Plastic Surgery, Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Variations are inherent feature of the intricate brachial plexus. They can be at the level of origin, the course, or the innervation pattern of each peripheral nerve. Knowledge of the various described variations can be worthwhile during the routine hand surgery procedures. We present a case of an elderly patient with anomalous intramuscular course of the ulnar nerve presenting with ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.

Level of Evidence: IV.

Keywords

anomalous nerve course - ulnar neuropathy - tardy ulnar palsy - cubital valgus deformity - claw deformity


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19. Mai 2023

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