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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Hacking C, Niknejad M, et al. Hamate fracture (classification). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-87415
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At the time the article was last revised Craig Hacking had the following disclosures:
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Hamate fractures are an uncommon form of carpal bone fractures and only account for 1-2% of such fractures.
Classification
Hamate fractures usually get subdivided into two broad groups: hook fractures and body fractures.
Classification of hamate fractures:
- 1. Mariano O. Abrego, Franco L. De Cicco. Hamate Fractures. (2020) Pubmed
- 2. Snoap T, Habeck J, Ruiter T. Hamate Fracture. (2015) Eplasty. 15: ic28. Pubmed
- 3. Davis DL. Hook of the Hamate: The Spectrum of Often Missed Pathologic Findings. (2017) AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 209 (5): 1110-1118. doi:10.2214/AJR.17.18043 - Pubmed
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