Distal interosseous nerve

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Distal interosseous nerve specimens are ditzels. Surgery to remove the distal interosseous nerves (posterior interosseous nerve and anterior interosseous nerve) is done for pain relief, usually in the context of rheumatoid arthritis.[1]

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Left Wrist Posterior Interosseous Nerve, Excision:
	- Intermediate size nerve within normal limits.
Left Wrist Anterior Interosseous Nerve, Excision:
	- Intermediate size nerve within normal limits.

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References

  1. Dellon AL (July 1985). "Partial dorsal wrist denervation: resection of the distal posterior interosseous nerve". J Hand Surg Am 10 (4): 527–33. doi:10.1016/s0363-5023(85)80077-0. PMID 4020064.