title: Isolated fascial compression of the recurrent motor branch of the median nerve: a case report.
abstract: Isolated compression of the recurrent motor branch (RMB) of the median nerve is not commonly reported. This report deals with a case of fascial band compression of the RMB of the median nerve with sparing of the sensory portion of the nerve in a single patient. The episode was precipitated by the subject was clearing fallen trees after an ice storm. Symptoms occurred only in the left, nondominant hand of the patient, a 43-year-old invasive cardiologist. He presented within weeks of symptom onset, but marked clinical and electrodiagnostic abnormalities of the branch were already present. Timely decompression after evaluation led to a successful clinical outcome, with restoration of full strength on manual muscle testing by 6 months postoperatively and marked electrodiagnostic improvements as well by 11 months after operation. Final clinical examination 16 months after operation showed thenar muscle bulk and strength well maintained.
authors.affiliation: Louisville Arm and Hand, Norton Healthcare, 315 East Broadway Suite 195, Louisville, KY, 40202-1703, USA. dvsu1989@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Tate
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