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What is Ape Hand?

Ape hand deformity is a condition where the thumb is permanently rotated and adducted, leading to a loss of its opposable function. This deformity is primarily caused by damage to the distal median nerve, which is responsible for controlling the thumb's movements. As a result, individuals with ape hand experience difficulty in moving the thumb away from the palm and performing oppositional movements. Despite the name, this deformity does not accurately resemble an ape's hand, as apes have opposable thumbs.

Ape Hand Statistics

  • Detailed statistics on the prevalence of ape hand deformity are limited due to its rarity and association with specific nerve injuries. However, median nerve injuries, which can lead to ape hand, are relatively common in severe trauma cases.
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    • Ape Hand Anatomy

  • Median Nerve: Responsible for innervating the thenar muscles and opponens pollicis, which control thumb movements.
  • Thenar Muscles: Include the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, and opponens pollicis, all crucial for thumb opposition and abduction.
  • Opponens Pollicis: Muscle primarily responsible for thumb opposition, allowing the thumb to touch the tips of other fingers.

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    Signs & Symptoms

  • Permanent rotation and adduction of the thumb
  • Loss of thumb opposition
  • Limited range of motion in the thumb
  • Difficulty with thumb abduction and opposition

    • Causes of Ape Hand

  • Deep injuries to the arm, forearm, or wrist affecting the median nerve
  • Trauma leading to median nerve damage
  • Compression or entrapment of the median nerve

    • Risk Factors for Ape Hand

  • Severe trauma to the upper limb
  • Conditions that lead to median nerve compression (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)
  • Surgical complications affecting the median nerve

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    Prevalence of Ape Hand

  • Ape hand is a rare condition, primarily occurring as a result of specific median nerve injuries.
  • Most commonly observed in cases with severe trauma to the upper limb.

    • Assessment & Diagnosis of Ape Hand

  • Physical Examination: Observation of thumb position and movement limitations.
  • Nerve Conduction Studies: To assess the extent of median nerve damage.
  • Electromyography (EMG): Used to evaluate the electrical activity of the muscles controlled by the median nerve.

    • Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy for Ape Hand

  • Physiotherapy can help regain muscle strength and improve thumb mobility.
  • Dynamic Splinting: To pull the thumb into opposition and prevent further deformity.
  • Manual Therapy: Focused on enhancing thumb movement and flexibility.
  • Exercise Programs: Tailored exercises to strengthen the thenar muscles.

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    Ape Hand FAQs

    Ape hand deformity can be managed with physiotherapy and, in some cases, surgery. While full reversal is challenging, early intervention can significantly improve thumb function and appearance.

    Ape hand deformity is primarily caused by damage to the median nerve, often due to severe trauma or nerve compression in the arm or wrist.

    Treatment for ape hand may include surgery, physiotherapy, dynamic splinting, and exercises designed to strengthen the thumb's muscles and restore movement.

    Ape Hand References

  • Dydyk AM, Negrete G, Cascella M. Median nerve injury.
  • US National Library of Medicine. Distal median nerve dysfunction.
  • Gross Anatomy - The Brachial Plexus.

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