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Vol. 55. Issue 4.
Pages 288-291 (July - August 2011)
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Vol. 55. Issue 4.
Pages 288-291 (July - August 2011)
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Isolated fracture of the body of the hamate bone. About a case
Fractura aislada del cuerpo del hueso ganchoso. A propósito de un caso
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J. Torresa,
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, F. Abatb, E. Monteiroa, P. Gelberb
a Servicio Cirugía Ortopédica, Hospital S. Joao, Porto, Portugal
b Servicio Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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Abstract
Objective

To demonstrate, through a clinical case, that fractures of the hamate bone are very infrequent and even more so those that affect its body without there being fractures of the other associated carpal bones. Due to its infrequency and to the nonspecificity of its clinical manifestations, they are usually difficult to diagnose.

Material and methods

We present a case of a 24 year old male who suffered an isolated comminuted fracture of the body of the hamate bone. It was treated conservatively and full recovery without any functional deficit was obtained.

Conclusions

It is important to consider this type of fracture when confronted with a direct traumatism to the hand. Performing computed tomography (CT) is recommended in order to correctly identify the fracture and assess any possible associated lesions. The therapeutic decision depends on the degree of comminution of the fracture, its stability and any joint involvement.

Keywords:
Hamate fracture
Isolated
Conservative treatment
Resumen
Objetivo

Mostrar mediante un caso clínico que las fracturas del hueso ganchoso son muy poco frecuentes, mucho menos aún las que afectan al cuerpo del mismo sin fracturas asociadas de otros huesos del carpo. Debido a su infrecuencia y a la inespecificidad de sus manifestaciones clínicas, suelen ser de difícil diagnóstico.

Material y método

Presentamos el caso de un varón de 24 años, que sufrió fractura conminuta aislada del cuerpo del hueso ganchoso. Fue tratado de forma conservadora, obteniéndose una recuperación ad integrum sin déficit funcional.

Conclusiones

Es importante considerar este tipo de fracturas ante un traumatismo directo sobre la mano. Es recomendable la realización de una tomografía computerizada (TC) para caracterizar correctamente la fractura y valorar las posibles lesiones asociadas. La decisión terapéutica depende del grado de conminución de la fractura, de su estabilidad y de la afectación articular.

Palabras clave:
Fractura ganchoso
Aislada
Tratamiento conservador
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