Hamate Fracture

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Fractures of the hamate are rare and mostly occur with in association with other injuries, often with dorsal dislocation of the fourth and fifth metacarpals or a triquetral fracture. A fracture of the base of the hamate hook is rare and requires special views.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionALateral radiograph of the wrist. This shows a bony fragment at the carpometacarpal region.
 - Click on the image for a larger versionBOblique radiograph of the wrist. This shows a fracture of the body of the hamate.

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