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Intraoperative view of extensive scar and fibrosis surrounding the left ulnar digital nerve of the thumb.
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The ulnar digital nerve of the left thumb was exposed, revealing extensive scar tissue and fibrosis surrounding approximately 3 cm of the nerve (Fig 1).
Intraoperative view of the left ulnar digital nerve of the thumb after neurolysis.
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Neurolysis of the ulnar digital nerve was completed (Figs 2 and 3) and the nerve was then wrapped with an AxoGuard Nerve Protector (AxoGen, Inc, Alachua, Fla) cut to size (Fig 4).
Intraoperative view of the left ulnar digital nerve of the thumb after neurolysis, with view of the entire left hand.
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Neurolysis of the ulnar digital nerve was completed (Figs 2 and 3) and the nerve was then wrapped with an AxoGuard Nerve Protector (AxoGen, Inc, Alachua, Fla) cut to size (Fig 4).
Intraoperative view of the left ulnar digital nerve of the thumb with AxoGuard Nerve Protector in place.
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Neurolysis of the ulnar digital nerve was completed (Figs 2 and 3) and the nerve was then wrapped with an AxoGuard Nerve Protector (AxoGen, Inc, Alachua, Fla) cut to size (Fig 4).