hook of hamate fracture

nicht verwechseln mit: Os hamuli proprium

Hook of hamate fractures are rare. They occur from the hamate fracturing after blunt trauma, falls, and in sports player (e.g. golf, baseball, racquet sports) from a direct blow while swinging. Stress fractures have also been reported.

It may result in Guyon's canal syndrome.

Differential diagnosis

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