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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2023; 11(17): 4194-4201
Published online Jun 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i17.4194
Hourglass-like constriction of the anterior interosseous nerve in the left forearm: A case report
Rong He, Jian-Long Yu, Hai-Long Jin, Liqi Ng, Jin-Chao Wang, Xin Li, Ting-Ting Gai, Yu Zhou, Da-Peng Li
Rong He, Jian-Long Yu, Jin-Chao Wang, Ting-Ting Gai, Da-Peng Li, Bone and Hand Microsurgery, Yantai Hospital of Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic & Traumatology, Yantai 264009, Shandong Province, China
Hai-Long Jin, Bone and Hand Microsurgery, Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic Hospital, Weihai 264400, Shandong Province, China
Liqi Ng, Institute of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Science, University College London, London HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Xin Li, Yu Zhou, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400012, China
Author contributions: Zhou Y and Li DP designed the study; Yu JL and Jin HL collected the data; He R drafted the manuscript; Yu JL performed patient follow-up; Ng L did the retrospective study; Li X, Gai TT, Li DP, and Zhou Y reviewed and edited the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The patient agreed her medical records and images to be published. A written informed consent was obtained from the patient. The procurement of this study was obtained with written patient-informed consent and approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee Faculty of Medicine at Yantai Hospital of Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic & Traumatology.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Da-Peng Li, MD, MMed, Academic Research, Attending Doctor, Doctor, Neurosurgeon, Surgeon, Bone and Hand Microsurgery, Yantai Hospital of Shandong Wendeng Osteopathic & Traumatology, The middle section of Lvstar Road, Laishan District, Yantai 264009, Shandong Province, China. 13943172696@163.com
Received: April 18, 2023
Peer-review started: April 18, 2023
First decision: April 26, 2023
Revised: May 1, 2023
Accepted: May 19, 2023
Article in press: May 19, 2023
Published online: June 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The main aim of this article is to report a case of Hourglass-like constriction of the anterior interosseous nerve of the left forearm with serious consequences. The effect of hand and foot microsurgery on the pathological tissue and parallel nerve anastomosis was effective, which provides further success for clinical treatment.