Abstract
Two cyclists developed mononeuropathy of the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve due to ulnar nerve compression adjacent to the ulnar tunnel (of Guyon) by prolonged bicycle riding. A modification of hand grip on the bicycle handlebars resulted in rapid recovery in one patient.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bicycling*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Motor Neurons / physiology*
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Muscle Contraction
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Muscles / innervation
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / physiopathology*
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Neuromuscular Diseases / physiopathology*
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Reaction Time / physiology
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Sports*
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Synaptic Transmission
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Ulnar Nerve / physiopathology*