Fracture in the body of the hamate bone with associated dislocation in the fourth carpometacarpal joint: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.787Keywords:
hamate bone fractures, carpometacarpal joint dislocation, outcome of surgeryAbstract
Fractures of the hamate bone associated with dislocations of the 4th and 5th carpometacarpal joints are uncommon. They usually occur due to high-energy injuries, i.e., in the course of multi-trauma. A case of a young man who sustained such an injury after punching a wall is reported. Operative treatment consisted of a reduction in the dislocation of the 4th carpometacarpal joint followed by a stable fixation of the hamate bone with lag-screws. This allowed recovery to normal function in the hand 3 months post-injury.
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