Bilateral fracture of the hook of the hamate.
Bilateral hamate fractures in a physician sportsman were treated successfully by surgical excision of the fracture fragment. This case demonstrates the importance of carpal tunnel roentgenograms and of a high index of suspicion in making an accurate diagnosis in wrist injuries.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography