Anatomical roadmap of the thenar motor branches: key insights for distal nerve transfers.
Abstract
Ultra-distal nerve transfers require precise anatomical knowledge. The thenar motor branches were mapped in 26 cadaveric hands. Three anatomical variations were found. The opponens pollicis branch showed consistent anatomy and optimal donor characteristics for transfer for treatment of ulnar nerve palsy.
Date
2025-10-24
Type
Article
Subject
Nerve Transfer, Peripheral Nerves
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Citation
Kwee E, Hundepool CA, Power DM, Duraku LS, Zuidam JM. Anatomical roadmap of the thenar motor branches: key insights for distal nerve transfers. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2025 Oct 24:17531934251389494. doi: 10.1177/17531934251389494.
Journal / Source Title
The Journal of Hand Surgery European Volume
DOI
10.1177/17531934251389494
PMID
41137427
Publisher
Sage Publications
Publisher’s URL
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41137427/