Scanning electron microscopic study of dermatoglyphics in carpal tunnel syndrome

M. C. Sbernardori, V. Mazzarello, P. Bandiera, A. Pirino, C. Fabbriciani, A. Montella
2006 Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology  
The dermatoglyphics of the volar tip of the thumb and index finger of 20 patients in the first stage of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) without electromyographically detectable thenar impairment were examined by scanning electron microscopy with the aim of analysing its threedimensional features. In comparison with 20 healthy controls, only the central portion of the thumb and the central, medial and lateral portions of the index finger showed clear modifications. A low grade of hydrosis,
more » ... by morphometrical measurements, was present in all pathological samples. Even the dermal ridges differed from the controls: in the pathological digits these were less flattened, more elevated and
doi:10.1007/s10195-006-0137-6 fatcat:smzjgbqeorcwlcqqtrnkv5swyq