Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	103795
Country	Japan

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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Sixteen patients regarding the conservative treatment for hook of hamate fracture
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Toshikazu Tanaka and Yuichi Yoshii
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Corresponding Author	Toshikazu Tanaka, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Kashiwa Hand Clinic, 4-8-1 Kashiwa, 3rd floor of Kaneko Building, Kashiwa Higashiguchi, Kashiwa 2770005, Chiba, Japan. tanaka1041@msn.com
Key Words	Conservative treatment; Hook of hamate; Fracture; Immobilization; Treatment
Core Tip	Hook of hamate fractures occur either due to repetitive stress in gripping sports or a traumatic occurrence. Some patients prefer nonsurgical treatment options and should consider conservative treatment. This study presented a case series of 16 patients conservatively treated for hook of hamate fractures. Bone union was achieved in all patients. Patients did not exhibit joint contractures or range of motion restrictions due to prolonged immobilization. Thus, conservative treatment with external fixation may be an option for hook of hamate fractures.
Publish Date	2025-04-17 08:25
Citation	<p>Tanaka T, Yoshii Y. Sixteen patients regarding the conservative treatment for hook of hamate fracture. <i>World J Orthop</i> 2025; 16(4): 103795</p>
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DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i4.103795

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