Isolated Paralysis of the Adductor Pollicis: A Case Report
2011
Isolated Paralysis of the Adductor Pollicis: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): F. De Maio, Bisicchia S., Farsetti P., Ippolito E.
Primary Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Hypothesis
What causes isolated paralysis of the adductor pollicis muscle?
Conclusion
The patient fully recovered strength in the adductor muscle after surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a four-month history of difficulty using her right hand.
- Electromyography showed selective dysfunction of the right adductor pollicis.
- Surgical exploration revealed a fibrous band compressing the ulnar nerve.
- After surgery, the patient regained full strength in the adductor muscle within eight months.
Takeaway
A woman had trouble using her right hand because a nerve was pinched. After surgery to fix the problem, she was able to use her hand normally again.
Methodology
The study involved a case report of a surgical exploration and intervention on the ulnar nerve.
Participant Demographics
30-year-old woman, right-hand dominant, computer operator.
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