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The Froment–Rauber nerve: A case report and review
Author(s) -
Kamerath Joseph H.,
Epstein David K.,
Fitzpatrick Kevin F.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.23741
Subject(s) - medicine , nerve injury , anatomy , radial nerve , surgery , entrapment neuropathy , carpal tunnel syndrome
The Froment–Rauber nerve is a rarely described anomalous nerve arising from 1 of the terminal branches of the radial nerve that provides innervation to intrinsic hand muscles. We describe a 26‐year‐old man who had a traumatic radial nerve injury that resulted in first dorsal interosseous muscle wasting. He presented to our clinic 2.5 years post‐injury, after having had unnecessarily undergone surgical exploration of the ulnar nerve. Methods The patient's history, clinical examination, and multiple electrodiagnostic tests were reviewed. Results All findings were consistent with a diagnosis of anomalous innervation via a Froment–Rauber nerve. Conclusions Understanding this rare phenomenon may aid in diagnosing confusing clinical cases and prevent unnecessary procedures. Muscle Nerve 47: 768–771, 2013