Hook of the hamate nonunion: suspicion of stress-induced mechanism in a hockey player.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a hook of the hamate fracture. Progression to nonunion was observed despite immobilization, and fragment excision was the final solution. Injury mechanisms, image diagnoses, and various treatments are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Bones
- Cumulative Trauma Disorders
- Fractures, Stress
- Fractures, Ununited
- Hockey
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist