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Hook of the Hamate: The Spectrum of Often Missed Pathologic Findings

Year: 2017

Type: review

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this article are to review hook of the hamate anatomy, describe the imaging features of the spectrum of pathologic conditions, and discuss the pearls and pitfalls of imaging for clinical decision making for pathologic entities affecting the hook of the hamate. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of the anatomy, imaging appearance, and clinical management of hook of the hamate abnormalities is important for radiologists in guiding the care of patients with ulnar-sided wrist symptoms.

Source: American Journal of Roentgenology

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.17.18043

Author: Derik L. Davis

Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging