title: Fractures of the body of the hamate.
abstract: Eight cases of fracture of the body of the hamate are presented, with descriptions of the injury and management. This fracture may be considerably more common than indicated by standard texts and previous published reports.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zoltie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints