
Pronator teres: the carpal tunnel pretender
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Elbow and arm injuries, Hand injuries, Overuse injuries
Pronator trees syndrome is a relatively ‘uncommon injury’. In his continuing series, Chris Mallac describes the anatomy and biomechanics of this condition, provides diagnostic guidelines, and shares ideas on how clinicians can manage athletes with this ‘uncommon injury’. Entrapment of the median nerve (MN) between the two heads of the pronator teres muscle (PTM) can lead to... MORE