Presentation
Punch injury.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Dorsal hamate body fracture
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There is mildly displaced fracture involving the dorsal carpus only well appreciated on lateral projection. Associated overlying soft tissue swelling. This probably represents a fracture of the dorsal hamate but further assessment with CT is advised.
From the case:
Dorsal hamate body fracture
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Transverse coronally-oriented fracture of the dorsal aspect of the hamate body with mild dorsal displacement measuring 3 mm maximally. The fracture involves the dorsal aspect of the articulation between the hamate and the triquetrum.
No other fracture identified. Carpal alignment is normal. /Incidental small bone islands in the proximal pole of the scaphoid and distal hamate.
Case Discussion
Type 2a hamate body fracture.
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