Hamate bone fracture - type 2

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Wrist pain due to recent trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A small bony fragment is noted at the medial aspect of the hamate bone, inferring tiny cortical fracture.

Case Discussion

Small cortical type 2 hamate bone fracture.

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