Treatment of ununited fracture of the hook of hamate by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound: a case report.

Fujioka, H; Tsunoda, M; Noda, M; Matsui, N; Mizuno, K · J Hand Surg Am · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A patient presented 4 months after sustaining a fracture of the hook of hamate. X-rays and computed tomography scanning of the carpal tunnel confirmed the presence of an ununited fracture. Low-intensity ultrasound was applied to the fracture site. After 4.5 months of exposure to ultrasound, union was confirmed by both x-rays and computed tomography scanning of the carpal tunnel. (J Hand Surg 2000; 25A:77-79.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy