Infection of thenar space is drained by incision at?
Correct Answer: 1st Webspace
Description: Thenar space communicates with fascial sheath of 1st Lumbrical. Mid palmar space communicates with fascial sheath of 2nd, 3rd & 4th Lumbrical. 2nd space cannot be incised in palmar space infection due to risk of damaging intermediate septum. Infections of thenar space is drained by incising 1st webspace.
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