Combined High Median and Ulnar Nerve

Anaesthesia over entire hand on palmar surfaace

Clawing of hand



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Availability of Donor tendons for treatment

    Brachioradialis

     ECRL , ECRB, ECU , EIP


Omer

 1. Thumb arthrodesis

  2. Fingers - Zancoli capuslodesis - MCP joint of all fingers

 3. Release tendon sheath of flexor tendons

  4. ECRL to FDP (on radial border )

  5. Bachilradialis to FPL

  6. ECU to EPB on Ulnar side

  7. Amputate IF and fold radiallyinnervated dorsal flap into palm for sensation.

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