Management of neuromas in continuity of the median nerve with the pronator quadratus muscle flap

Ann Plast Surg. 2002 Jan;48(1):35-40. doi: 10.1097/00000637-200201000-00005.

Abstract

Treatment of painful neuromas in continuity of the median nerve at the wrist level is a challenging problem. Nine median nerve neuromas were covered with the pronator quadratus muscle preelevated as an island flap. Patients were followed for 10 to 60 months after surgery. Results showed a marked improvement in terms of symptoms in all patients. In particular, 6 patients had complete pain relief and 3 patients complained of mild intermittent pain.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Median Neuropathy / diagnosis
  • Median Neuropathy / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Neuroma / diagnosis
  • Neuroma / surgery*
  • Pain Measurement
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Wrist / surgery*