Anterior interosseous neuropathy (AIN): causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on anterior interosseous neuropathy (ain): causes: Compressive causes Lacertus fibrosus Deep head of pronator teres Fibrous end of the arch of flexor digitorum superficialis Fibrous bands Enlarged bicipital tendon bursa Thrombosed branch of the radial artery…

Compressive causes

  • Lacertus fibrosus
  • Deep head of pronator teres
  • Fibrous end of the arch of flexor digitorum superficialis
  • Fibrous bands
  • Enlarged bicipital tendon bursa
  • Thrombosed branch of the radial artery
  • Thrombosed ulnar artery
  • Bone spurs
  • Gantzer’s muscle: accessory head of FPL
  • Fascicular constrictions above the elbow

Other causes

Synonym

References

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