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Reconstruction- Hook of hamate nonunion excision

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Description: Hook of hamate fractures are prone to nonunion, and their diagnosis is frequently delayed or missed. Cronic nonunions may result in flexor tendon rupure and other complications. Treatment for most patients is excision of the small fracture fragment.

Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: Charles Eaton
Institution: E-Hand
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Thu Aug 06 2009