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Ulnar nerve deficit after catfish sting.

Publication: Southern Medical Journal
Publication Date: 01-JUL-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Ulnar nerve deficit after catfish sting.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)

Article Excerpt
To the Editor: We present the case of an ulnar nerve deficit in a 12-year-old male secondary to a catfish sting. Approximately one month before presentation, the novice angler sustained a puncture wound to the right distal forearm while attempting to release a hooked catfish. He reported no immediate neurologic deficits, but gradually developed weakness in his right fourth and fifth digits over the ensuing weeks, finally losing the ability to abduct/adduct these fingers. The pinch grip strength in the involved digits was measured as 0/10, and the intrinsic right hand muscles were atrophied. Twopoint discrimination was normal and sensation was intact. Electromyography revealed no compound motor action potential...

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