title: Ulnar tunnel syndrome caused by an accessory palmaris muscle.
abstract: A case of ulnar nerve compression at the wrist caused by an accessory palmaris brevis muscle is presented. At operation, the muscle belly was excised and both Guyon's and the carpal tunnels released. The patient experienced complete relief of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, "Assaf Harofeh" Medical Center, Zeriffin, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Aghasi
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Halperin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014459:Ulnar Nerve