The hypothenar hammer syndrome.
The hypothenar hammer syndrome is manifested as digital ischaemia. It is caused by trauma to the ulnar arteries in workmen who use their hands as a mallet, and is not a rare disease. The pathophysiology of the disease is reviewed, with illustrative cases. The hypothenar hammer syndrome should be considered as a compensable injury.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013577:Syndrome; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery