An anatomical variation of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve.
A case is presented of an anomalous course of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve. Wide and meticulous exposure is necessary to avoid injury to all variations of this nerve and the use of a "safe" incision will not always avoid risk of injury.
Siegel
J L
JL
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk.
Davlin
L B
LB
Aulicino
P L
PL
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000294:innervation; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods