Central fracture dislocation of the 5th metacarpo-hamate joint
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Central fracture dislocation of the hamate5th metacarpo-hamate joint
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Unusual injury due to impaction of a clenched wrist against a hard surface.Typically these fracture dislocations are associated with an impaction injury to the 4th metacarpal base (againt the distal capitate). Most Most hamate fractures involve an avulsion of the hook occuring in professional golfers.
-<p>Unusual injury due to impaction of a clenched wrist against a hard surface. Most hamate fractures involve an avulsion of the hook.</p>- +<p>Unusual injury due to impaction of a clenched wrist against a hard surface.Typically these fracture dislocations are associated with an impaction injury to the 4th metacarpal base (againt the distal capitate). Most hamate fractures involve an avulsion of the hook occuring in professional golfers.</p>
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Central fracture dislocation of the metacarpo-hamate joint due to the 5th metacarpal base being(arrow) being impacted onto the central hamate. In addition there is a comminuted fracture at the base of the 4th metacarpal due to imoaction with the capitate.
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