Hook of hamate fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right wrist trauma 4 weeks prior.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Right wrist

x-ray

There is an undisplaced fracture of hook of hamate.

Case Discussion

A young male presented for a follow-up radiograph for hook of hamate fracture. The case shows a carpal tunnel view for the diagnosis of the hook of hamate fracture.

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