Early Surgical Treatment of Pronator Teres Syndrome.
10.3340/jkns.2014.55.5.296
- Author:
Ho Jin LEE
1
;
Ilsup KIM
;
Jae Taek HONG
;
Moon Suk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon, St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pronator teres syndrome;
Pronation test;
Thenar muscle atrophy;
Tinel sign
- MeSH:
Axons;
Elbow;
Electromyography;
Female;
Fingers;
Forearm;
Hand;
Hand Strength;
Humans;
Hypesthesia;
Median Nerve;
Median Neuropathy;
Muscular Atrophy;
Neural Conduction;
Pronation;
Sensation
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2014;55(5):296-299
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a rare case of pronator teres syndrome in a young female patient. She reported that her right hand grip had weakened and development of tingling sensation in the first-third fingers two months previous. Thenar muscle atrophy was prominent, and hypoesthesia was also examined on median nerve territory. The pronation test and Tinel sign on the proximal forearm were positive. Severe pinch grip power weakness and production of a weak "OK" sign were also noted. Routine electromyography and nerve conduction velocity showed incomplete median neuropathy above the elbow level with severe axonal loss. Surgical treatment was performed because spontaneous recovery was not seen one month later.
