We investigated the extent of mechanical interaction between rat flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) and palmaris longus (PL) muscles following transfer of FCU to the distal tendons of extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus (ECRB/L) muscles. Five weeks after recovery from surgery, isometric forces exerted at the distal tendons of FCU and PL were quantified at various FCU lengths. PL was kept at a con...

This study was carried out to determine the incidence of agenesis of Palmaris longus muscle and the frequency of left handed individuals among the Ijaw ethnic group in Bayelsa State in Nigeria. A check on the incidence of agenesis was carried out on adult males and females on both hands by inspection. The flexor tendon was made prominence by flexing thumb and placing it on the little finger. Th...

INTRODUCTION Accessory muscles and anatomic variations are well described at the Guyon's canal. Though this case report is similar to variants published in previous reports, it differs from the rest due to rapidity of worsening of symptoms in few months following use of cane. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of 69 year old man with ulnar nerve compression at Guyon's canal by accessory palma...

OBJECTIVES To study the impact of tendon transfer surgery for ulnar claw hand correction in children with leprosy. SUBJECTS AND METHODS All the children who underwent reconstructive surgery for ulnar nerve paralysis during the period 2007 to 2012 were included in the study. Unassisted angle, grasp contact, pinch contact and functional assessment were the main outcome measures. All the surgica...

Some assessment and diagnosis methods require palpation or the application of certain forces on the skin, which affects the structures beneath, we highlight the importance of defining possible influences on skin temperature as a result of this physical contact. Thus, the aim of the present study is to determine the ideal time for performing thermographic examination after palpation based on the...