The median nerve displays frequent anatomic variation. Here, we report an unusual
anatomic variation consisting of a penetrated median nerve and the tendon of the flexor
digitorum superficialis to the index finger passing through it approximately 4 cm
proximal to the wrist crease.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 11,
2009
Received:
December 27,
2008
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