title: Fractures of the hook of the hamate.
abstract: Fractures of the hook of the hamate have been infrequently reported in the literature. A high index of suspicion is required if the correct diagnosis is to be established. We report three cases of fractures of the hook of the hamate and postulate a mechanism of injury in sportsmen. Once established, an excision of the hook is usually necessary to resolve the discomfort.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Risitano
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006055:Golf / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000293:injuries