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Hypothenar hammer syndrome, an uncommon ulnar artery injury, requires high clinical suspicion. Surgical repair with forearm vein bypass yielded good outcomes for this hand trauma case.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Hypothenar hammer syndrome involves injury to the ulnar artery at Guyon's canal, often linked to repetitive trauma.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion and detailed patient history.
  • Optimal treatment strategies remain undefined, varying from conservative measures to surgical reconstruction.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old male presented with digital numbness in the fourth and fifth fingers post-hypothenar eminence trauma.
  • Clinical examination revealed absent ulnar artery vascularization via the Allen test.
  • Angio-MRI confirmed thrombosis of the ulnar artery segment.

Findings:

  • Resection of the thrombosed ulnar artery segment was performed.
  • Arterial continuity was restored using a forearm vein bypass graft.
  • The patient demonstrated a positive functional recovery at the 6-month follow-up.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the successful surgical management of hypothenar hammer syndrome.
  • Vascular reconstruction techniques can effectively restore arterial flow and function.
  • Further research into standardized treatment protocols for this rare condition is warranted.