title: Simultaneous fracture of the hamate and the capitate bones.
abstract: A fracture of both the hamate and capitate bones in a child is described. The literature is reviewed with special attention to the treatment of these rare fractures.
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male