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| The adduction contracture from basal joint arthritis can give the appearance of thenar atrophy. |
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| Thenar atrophy from carpal tunnel syndrome. However, look at how the flexor brevis is preserved - acting as a weak but adequate abductor. |
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| Anomalous muscle insertion associated with thumb duplication operated on in childhood. |
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