Causes / typical injury mechanism: Hook of hamate fracture is a trauma injury or an overuse injury.
Classic history and presentation: Typical history includes either a direct blow to the hook of the hamate or repetitive microtrauma from gripping activities in athletes. This may also present as a chronic injury.
Prevalence: Hook of hamate fractures account for approximately 2%-4% of carpal fractures.
Risk factors: Recent trauma or participation in sports requiring gripping a racket or bat.
Pathophysiology: This fracture can be caused by a direct blow to the hypothenar eminence, repetitive microtrauma from gripping bats or rackets in athletes, or indirect shearing force from extrinsic flexor tendons of the ring and small fingers.
Grade / classification system: Hook of hamate fractures can be classified according to the anatomic location within the hook: base, waist, or avulsion, although this classification does not typically determine treatment or prognosis.
Hook of hamate fracture
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S62.156A – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
SNOMEDCT:
208369005 – Closed fracture hamate, hook
S62.156A – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
SNOMEDCT:
208369005 – Closed fracture hamate, hook
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Last Reviewed:07/21/2021
Last Updated:07/27/2021
Last Updated:07/27/2021