Pick-up Test: An Indication for Opponensplasty in Patients with Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Purpose. To use a pick-up test to assess thenar motor deficit and results of opponensplasty. Methods. Eight consecutive patients with idiopathic severe carpal tunnel syndrome and severe thenar motor deficit were identified. All were females aged 39 to 60 (mean, 53) years and right-hand dominant. The...

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Main Authors: Siu-Leung Yip, Chi-Hung Yen, Wai-Lam Chan, Hon-Bong Leung, Kan-Hing Mak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700212