Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 24, 2026

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
Published on: May 23, 2025
Outcome following coronal fractures of the hamate
D M Wharton1, J A Casaletto, R Choa
1Liverpool Upper Limb Unit, Royal Liverpools NHS TNSt, University Hospital and Broadgreen, Liverpool, UK. daniellewharton@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
This is a case series of 14 hamate body fractures, in the coronal plane, with 12 patients having an associated metacarpal injury. Treatment was either conservative or operative and was decided according to the degree of fracture displacement and presence of carpometacarpal subluxation. Patient follow-up was 14.8 months on average, using DASH scores and postoperative radiographs to determine functional and anatomical outcomes. Undisplaced fractures were treated in a cast with good outcome. Postoperative radiographs of patients treated with Kirschner wires for displaced fractures showed incomplete reduction and the outcomes were less favourable. Rigid internal fixation gave excellent radiographic results, although these did not correlate with functional outcome in all patients.
Related Concept Videos
Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus
Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna
Bones of the Upper Limb: Radius
The radius has a nail-shaped head, and a short...
Fractures: Bone Repair
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...