Palmaris brevis spasm
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Palmaris brevis spasm. The palmaris brevis muscle is supplied by the superficial branch of ulnar nerve. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Anatomy
- The palmaris brevis muscle is supplied by the superficial branch of ulnar nerve
Causes
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Clinical features
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Provoking factors
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Electromyogram
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Treatment
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References
- Liguori R, Donadio V, Di Stasi V, Cianchi C, Montagna P. Palmaris brevis spasm: an occupational syndrome. Neurology 2003; 60:1705-1707.
- Serratrice G, Azulay J-P, Serratrice J, Pouget J. Palmaris brevis spasm syndrome. JNNP 1995; 59:182-184.
- Cooke R. Palmaris brevis spasm syndrome in manual workers using vibratory tools. Occup Med (Lond) 2022; 72:51-54.
- Eswaradass PV, Kalidoss R, Ramasamy B, Gnanashanmugham G. Familial palmaris brevis spasm syndrome. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2014; 17:141-142.
- Adatepe MT, Adatepe NU, Kocasoy Orhan E, Gunduz A, Uston Ozek S, Ertas M. Palmaris brevis spasm syndrome: localizing features. J Neurol Sci Turk 2013; 30:290-295.
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