TRAUMATIC NEUROMA OF RIGHT THUMB – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Ravish V N, Dr Veeresh N

Abstract


Traumatic neuroma is a non-neoplastic proliferative overgrowth of axons, Schwann cells, and fibroblasts at the proximal end of a transected nerve (1). We report a patient with a traumatic neuroma as an unusual complication following a fall on an outstretched arm. Patient had symptoms of pain in thumb radiating to forearm and swelling in right thumb.


Keywords


Traumatic neuroma , Peripheral nerve injury , Thumb

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