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. 2025 Sep;44(4):102217.
doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2025.102217. Epub 2025 Jul 21.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy manifestations in the hand: A case report

Alexander Hayek  1 , Adam Horvit  2 , Lee Reichel  3
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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy manifestations in the hand: A case report

Alexander Hayek et al. Hand Surg Rehabil. 2025 Sep.

Abstract

We present the case of a male in his 20s with undiagnosed fascioscapularhumeral musculodystrophy presenting with apparent isolated weakness in the ring and small finger. Hand manifestations of fascioscapularhumeral musculodystrophy are uncommon. Hand specialists may be puzzled by the presentation of this condition. This case highlights the clinical history, exam findings, electrodiagnostic findings, and greater than one-year outcome following surgery to restore hand function.

Keywords: Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD); MCP joint; Musculotendinous units; Tendon transfer; Weakness.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as influencing the work reported in this paper.

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