Hamate bone dislocation : a case report

الملخص EN

A case of hamate dislocation is presented.

This is associated with subluxation of the fourth and fifth metacarpi bones with the hamate in a dorsal direction.

No other capital or metacarpus injury was involved.

The mechanism of injury was a direct crushing force.

A close reduction was attempted successfully with percutaneous K-wire fixation.

These were removed after 6 weeks and physiotherapy continued for another 6 weeks.

The patient was able to return to his normal work with near normal hand function.