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Infection of thenar space is drained by incision at?

A
1st Webspace
B
2nd Webspace
C
Just above flexor retinaculum
D
3rd Webspace
High-Yield Explanation
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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