See Also
1. Overuse Syndromes of the Hand and Wrist
Mechanism
1. Occlusion of ulnar artery at the wrist
  1. Secondary to thrombosis of ulnar artery
2. Due to repetitive trauma to ulnar hand
  1. Example: hand is used as a hammer
Symptoms
1. Hypothenar pain and pallor
2. Hypothenar Paresthesias
3. Affected digits are cool
Signs
1. Localized tenderness at hypothenar prominence
2. Abnormal Allen Test
Differential Diagnosis
1. Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
Management
1. Eliminate precipitating factors
2. Surgical resection of thrombosed section of vessel
  1. Indicated for persistent symptoms

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