Thenar Atrophy?

[Mtr002]

Hi guys,

awaiting EMG, just wanted to get your thoughts on the attached pic..

This is under flexion, can’t see without it - does this look like Thenar Atrophy? Or are there ligaments you can potentially see under the muscle?
Thanks for your help.

 

[KarenNWendyn]

Howdy. Please read this if you have not already done so: Important - READ BEFORE POSTING! Answers to common concerns about possible symptoms!

We really can’t tell atrophy from the photos. That’s something for your doctor to determine. A certain degree of dents, dimples and asymmetry are common and can change over time. Even atrophy can have many causes with ALS being at the bottom of a long list.

Keep in mind that what is important when it comes to diagnosing ALS is the big picture: clinical weakness as determined by a physician, characteristic EMG changes in multiple muscle areas, upper motor neuron signs, evidence of disease progression, and ruling out ALS mimics.

 

[Mtr002]

Thanks KarennWendyn, much appreciated!