Re: Ape hand
James McMahon, MPT, ATC
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Title:
Re: Ape hand
Creator:
James McMahon, MPT, ATC
Date:
8/20/2002
Text:
Joe,
In response to your post regarding Ape Hand deformity, it is often defined
as a condition in which as a result of median N palsy, there is wasting of
the thenar eminence. Subsequently, the thumb will adduct and extend
sligtly, therefore falling in line with the other digits. As a result,
there is inability to oppose and/or flex the thumb. Hope this helps. (see
Magee, Orthopedic Physical Assessment)
James H. McMahon MPT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Fort Howard VA Medical Center
(410) 477-7107
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Harvey [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>]
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 10:39 AM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] Ape hand
I was asked about a hand condition called ape hand. It was news to
me. If I remember correctly the apes at the zoo have their arms hanging
down with wrists flexed. So I might surmise that ape hand is a
condition where a lesion to the radial nerve prevents efforts to extend
the wrist. Please comment.
Joe Harvey
orthotist / prosthetist
In response to your post regarding Ape Hand deformity, it is often defined
as a condition in which as a result of median N palsy, there is wasting of
the thenar eminence. Subsequently, the thumb will adduct and extend
sligtly, therefore falling in line with the other digits. As a result,
there is inability to oppose and/or flex the thumb. Hope this helps. (see
Magee, Orthopedic Physical Assessment)
James H. McMahon MPT, ATC
Physical Therapist
Fort Howard VA Medical Center
(410) 477-7107
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Harvey [mailto:<Email Address Redacted>]
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 10:39 AM
To: <Email Address Redacted>
Subject: [OANDP-L] Ape hand
I was asked about a hand condition called ape hand. It was news to
me. If I remember correctly the apes at the zoo have their arms hanging
down with wrists flexed. So I might surmise that ape hand is a
condition where a lesion to the radial nerve prevents efforts to extend
the wrist. Please comment.
Joe Harvey
orthotist / prosthetist
Citation
James McMahon, MPT, ATC, “Re: Ape hand,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219390.
