Bilateral Fracture of the Hook of the Hamate

Bilateral hamate fractures in a physician sportsman were treated successfully by surgical excision of the fracture fragment. This case demonstrates the importance of carpal tunnel roentgenograms and of a high index of suspicion in making an accurate diagnosis in wrist injuries.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of trauma 1985-02, Vol.25 (2), p.174-175
Hauptverfasser:	BRAY, TIMOTHY J., SWAFFORD, ALAN R., BROWN, ROBERT L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Athletic Injuries - diagnostic imaging Biological and medical sciences Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging Carpal Bones - injuries Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Radiography Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Bilateral hamate fractures in a physician sportsman were treated successfully by surgical excision of the fracture fragment. This case demonstrates the importance of carpal tunnel roentgenograms and of a high index of suspicion in making an accurate diagnosis in wrist injuries.
ISSN:	0022-5282 1529-8809
DOI:	10.1097/00005373-198502000-00019