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Thenar muscle on dominant hand is in general smaller than other hand, but no significant dents or wasting. could this be normal? or slow atrophy?
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Carpal tunnel ?: Only muscle innervated by the median nerve that is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome is the apb the major muscle of the thenar eminence. Could be early findings of carpal tunnel syndrome, follow up with hand surgeon.
Answered 6/28/2019
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