title: Hypothenar hammer syndrome.
abstract: Thrombosis of the ulnar artery in the hand is the most common type of upper extremity vascular occlusion. Often caused by constant pounding on the ulnar side of the palm, it is known as hypothenar hammer syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Ohio National Financial Services, One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242, USA.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D017535:Ulnar Artery / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating