Bifid Median Nerve in Trauma Patients: How Rare Is it?: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature

Bifid median nerve is a rare anatomic variation and it can be in danger during various elective procedures as carpal tunnel release, flexor tenosynovectomy and certainly in trauma cases. Hand surgeons must be aware of this anatomical anomaly to avoid damaging the nerve. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Published in:European journal of trauma 2004-10, Vol.30 (5), p.323-326
Main Authors: Keramidas, Evangelos George, Rodopoulou, Stavroula, Miller, Gavin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Injuries
Nervous system
Surgery
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Summary:Bifid median nerve is a rare anatomic variation and it can be in danger during various elective procedures as carpal tunnel release, flexor tenosynovectomy and certainly in trauma cases. Hand surgeons must be aware of this anatomical anomaly to avoid damaging the nerve. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1439-0590
1863-9933
1615-3146
1863-9941
DOI:10.1007/s00068-004-1378-9