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Fracture in the body of the hamate bone with associated dislocation in the fourth carpometacarpal joint: a case report Cover

Fracture in the body of the hamate bone with associated dislocation in the fourth carpometacarpal joint: a case report

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|Jun 2021

Abstract

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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.787 | Journal eISSN: 2719-6313 | Journal ISSN: 2450-4637
Language: English
Page range: 21 - 23
Published on: Jun 24, 2021
Published by: Pomeranian Medical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2021 Andrzej Żyluk, Zbigniew Szlosser, published by Pomeranian Medical University
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