Management of neuromas in continuity of the median nerve with the pronator quadratus muscle flap

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Adani, R
Tarallo, L
Battiston, B
Marcoccio, I
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[1] Univ Modena & Reggio Emilia, Dept Orthopaed Surg, I-41100 Modena, Italy
[2] CTO Hosp, Dept Orthopaed Surg, Turin, Italy
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10.1097/00000637-200201000-00005
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R61 [外科手术学];
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Treatment of painful neuromas in continuity of the median nerve at the wrist level is a challenging problem. Nine median nerve neuromas were covered with the pronator quadratus muscle preelevated as an island flap. Patients were followed for 10 to 60 months after surgery. Results showed a marked improvement in terms of symptoms in all patients. In particular, 6 patients had complete pain relief and 3 patients complained of mild intermittent pain.
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