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BHamate Fracture |
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.
| A | Lateral radiograph of the wrist. This shows a bony fragment at the carpometacarpal region. |
| B | Oblique radiograph of the wrist. This shows a fracture of the body of the hamate. |