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The Clinical Significance of the Palmaris Longus Tendon in the Pathophysiology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

G. R. KEESE
M. D. WONGWORAWAT
G. FRYKMAN

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, East Campus, 11406 Loma Linda, CA, USA

Correspondence: Montri D. Wongworawat, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, East Campus, 11406 Loma Linda Drive, Suite 214A, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA Tel.:+1 909 558 6444ext62706; Fax: +1 909 558 6118. E-mail: wongwora{at}usc.edu

Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with increased intracarpal canal pressure. The effect of tendon loading on intracarpal canal pressures is documented in biomechanical studies. Palmaris longus loading in wrist extension induces the greatest absolute increase in intracarpal canal pressure. Despite this fact, the palmaris longus is not yet a proven independent risk factor for the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to assess and quantify the association between the presence of a palmaris longus tendon and carpal tunnel syndrome. Thirty-six carpal tunnel subjects with bilateral disease were compared with 36 controls. Each subject was clinically examined for the presence of the palmaris longus tendon. The prevalence of palmaris longus agenesis was significantly lower in the carpal tunnel group. The palmaris longus tendon is a strong independent risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Key Words: carpal tunnel syndrome • palmaris longus

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 31, No. 6, 657-660 (2006)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2006.07.015
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