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[Hypothenar hammer syndrome]

R Mertens1, A Kramer, F Valdés

  • 1Departamento de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago de Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|March 1, 1995
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Hypothenar hammer syndrome, a repetitive trauma disease, can cause finger embolization due to ulnar artery occlusion. Conservative treatment is often effective for this occupational condition.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Hypothenar hammer syndrome is an occupational disease resulting from repetitive trauma to the ulnar artery.
  • It is characterized by changes in the vessel wall, leading to thrombosis and embolization.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old male presented with ring finger embolization after 12 years of using his left hand as a hammer.
  • Angiography revealed ulnar artery occlusion at the hypothenar eminence without other embolic sources.

Findings:

  • Repetitive trauma to the ulnar artery causes vessel wall changes, promoting thrombosis and distal embolization.
  • The patient's condition was attributed to occupational use of his hand as a striking tool.

Implications:

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  • Early diagnosis and recognition of hypothenar hammer syndrome are crucial for appropriate management.
  • Treatment strategies include conservative management for occlusion or surgical reconstruction to exclude the source of emboli.