Weakness of the hand - Case Report

A 25-year-old man reports weeks of right hand weakness and numbness. As a data entry operator, he types extensively. Exam shows difficulty with finger movements and reduced sensation in the medial 1.5 fingers. Tinel's sign is positive. Which nerve is likely affected in this patient?

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