Fracture of Hamate Bone
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Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the hamate bone.
Symptoms- Pain with gripping
- Point tender over hamate
- Numbness and weakenss of 5th finger
Causes- Direct blow
- Fall
- Heavy object falling onto hand
- Hitting the ground hard during a downswing in golf
Treatment- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
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