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Summary
Extensive scarring around wrist nerves can be treated with skin or muscle flaps. A case study highlights the successful use of an abductor digiti minimi muscle flap for nerve separation.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Nerve Surgery
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Extensive scarring can compromise median and ulnar nerves at the wrist.
- Scar tissue adherence to nerves poses a surgical challenge.