Compression of the Distal Ulnar Nerve with Clawing of the Index Finger

Abstract

A compression lesion of the distal part of the terminal motor branch of the ulnar nerve is presented. One similar case has been previously described (McDowell, 1977) but some unusual features are recorded here. The reported clinical varieties of lesions of the ulnar nerve in the hand are listed (Table 1).

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