Fracture of the hook of the hamate. A case report

Cameron, H.U.; De, Hastings; Fournasier, VL

doi:10.2106/00004623-197557020-00027

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“…Anatomically, the motor branch of the ulnar nerve and the flexor tendons to the little finger pass adjacent to the base of the hamate hook, where these fractures generally occur. A chronic, unhealed fracture can irritate these structures and lead to atrophy of the hypothenar eminence or weakness in grip strength [11].…”

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Missed Upper Extremity Fractures in Athletes

David¹

2002

Current Sports Medicine Reports

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The majority of missed fractures in athletes are not overlooked because of difficulties recognizing them on radiographs. Rather, these fractures occur less commonly and often exist without accompanying disabilities, which makes their diagnosis more of a challenge. To complicate matters, evaluation of an injured athlete is often completed in the setting of the playing field, where distractions can be abundant. The physician treating sports-related injuries must not only follow the general principles of fracture evaluation and management, but must also be aware of the commonly understated fractures associated with the athlete's upper extremities. This manuscript reviews several such subtle fractures based on presentation, evaluation, and treatment.

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Missed Upper Extremity Fractures in Athletes

David¹

2002

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Fractures of the hook of the hamate

Gupta

Risitano

Crawford

et al. 1989

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Fractures of the hook of the hamate

Foucher¹,

Schuind²,

Merle³

et al. 1985

The Journal of Hand Surgery: Journal of the British Society for

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Fractures of the hook of the hamate are rare injuries. Six new cases are presented; the most usual mechanism is probably a direct blow to the area of the hook. The diagnosis, which can only be made by special roentgenographic techniques is usually missed at the acute phase. Most of the cases are diagnosed when painful non-union, fraying tendinitis of the flexor tendons to the ulnar fingers, ulnar or median nerve deficits appear. The adequate treatment is usually excision of the hook fragment.

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Fracture of the hook of the hamate. A case report

Cited by 23 publications

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Missed Upper Extremity Fractures in Athletes

Missed Upper Extremity Fractures in Athletes

Fractures of the hook of the hamate

Fractures of the hook of the hamate

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