BILATERAL THENAR HAMMER SYNDROME AS A RESULT OF CUMULATIVE TRAUMA - ACASE-REPORT

This report describes an unusual case of bilateral radial artery throm bosis associated with multiple weblike stenoses and pseudoaneurysms se condary to cumulative trauma in a manual laborer who used both hands f or impacting at both the thenar and hypothenar aspects of the hand. In this case, thenar hammer syndrome was associated with acute ischemia of the long finger. The condition was treated surgically with arterial resection and reestablishment of blood flow to the hand. Noted improv ement occurred with restoration of arterial competence.