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Robert J. Schultz, MD; Adrien Aiache, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1972;105(5):777-779.

Abstract
Upper-arm median nerve injury occurred in a patient. The branch of the ulnar nerve to the ring-finger lumbrical was detached and sutured to the distal end of the surgically divided branch of the median nerve to the thenar muscles. Function of these muscles was restored within 11 weeks.

Author Affiliations
Bronx, NY

From the departments of orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and the combined hand service, the Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication May 19, 1972.

Reprint requests to 1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461 (Dr. Schultz).

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