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{{Condition
{{Condition
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|pathophysiology=Entrapment of the [[Anterior Interosseous Nerve|anterior interosseous nerve]] at various locations at the elbow or proximal forearm.
|synonym=Kiloh-Nevin Syndrome
|pathophysiology=Entrapment of the [[Anterior Interosseous Nerve|anterior interosseous nerve]], most commonly ~5-8cm distal to the medial epicondyle.
|clinicalfeatures=Pure motor palsy affecting pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, pronator quadratus.
|clinicalfeatures=Pure motor palsy affecting pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, pronator quadratus.
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
Pure motor palsy. There is difficulty making an "OK" sign with thumb and forefinger opposition.
Pure motor palsy. There is difficulty making an "OK" sign with thumb and forefinger opposition. It is distinguished from [[Pronator Teres Syndrome|pronator syndrome]] by the complete absence of a sensory deficit.
[[Category:Elbow and Forearm Conditions]]
[[Category:Elbow and Forearm Conditions]]
[[Category:Peripheral Nerve Entrapments]]
[[Category:Mononeuropathies]]
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 11 March 2023

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Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
Synonym Kiloh-Nevin Syndrome
Pathophysiology Entrapment of the anterior interosseous nerve, most commonly ~5-8cm distal to the medial epicondyle.
Clinical Features Pure motor palsy affecting pollicis longus, flexor digitorum profundus, pronator quadratus.

Clinical Features

Pure motor palsy. There is difficulty making an "OK" sign with thumb and forefinger opposition. It is distinguished from pronator syndrome by the complete absence of a sensory deficit.

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