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:
- type 1: hook of hamate fracture
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type 2: body of hamate fracture
- type 2a: coronal (may be dorsal oblique or splitting fracture)
- type 2b: transverse fracture