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Hamate fractures are exceedingly rare clinical entities. However, the diagnosis and treatment of these injuries are often delayed and can severely handicap the performance of affected laborers or athletes. This review focuses on fractures of the hamate and provides an update on the current consensus as to mechanism, diagnosis, management, and complications after such injuries.
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Mouzopoulos, G., Vlachos, C., Karantzalis, L. et al. Fractures of hamate: a clinical overview. Musculoskelet Surg 103, 15–21 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-018-0543-y
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