Displaced dorsal oblique fracture of the hamate treated with a cortical mini lag screw.
A dorsal oblique fracture of the hamate was associated with a dorsal dislocation of the base of the fifth metacarpal. Open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture with a cortical mini lag screw achieved an excellent result in union, joint restoration, and function.
D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries