Median Nerve Palsy

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Audra presents with wasting of the thenar eminence of the hand as a result of median nerve palsy. The patient’s thumb appears to have fallen in line with the fingers due to the pull of the extensor muscles. Upon examination, the patient is unable to oppose or flex the thumb. The observed clinical findings are MOST likely associated with which of the following deformities?  

A. Ape hand deformity 

B. Boutonniere deformity 

C. Carpal tunnel syndrome 

D. Benedict hand

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