Ulnar tunnel syndrome due to an aberrant muscle.
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چکیده
This report presents a case of dynamic ulnar tunnel syndrome due to an additional origin of abductor digiti minimi muscle (ADMM) from the palmaris longus tendon. Patient's symptoms resolved after excision of the aberrant muscle.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of Iranian medicine
دوره 18 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015