title: Fractures of the hook of the hamate in athletes. 8 cases followed for 6 years.
abstract: In 8 cases the fractured hook of the hamate was excised. Associated conditions included rupture of flexor tendons in 3 cases and ulnar nerve paresthesia in 2 cases. In 5 cases tomography was required to establish the diagnosis. Postoperative results with 6 years follow-up were good.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Kitasato University East Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Futami
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Aoki
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tsukamoto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons