To compare the effects of hamate hook removal, microscrew internal fixation and plaster fixation on fracture healing, work, life, and exercise recovery in patients with hamate hook fractures by retrospective case analysis.
Hamate hook fractures are rare, and mainly occur during sports activities. Its projection is often obscured by other carpal bone in conventional X-ray plain films, so hamate hook fractures are the most easily missed injury in hand surgery. As the incidence of such fractures is too small, it brings some difficulties in the clinical choice of correct and effective treatment. Currently, treatment programs of hamate hook fractures also are not consistent.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
28
The patients were assigned to treat with hamate hook removal.
The patients were assigned to treat with microscrew internal fixation after open reduction.
The patients were assigned to treat with short-arm tube-type plaster fixation (conservative treatment).
Fracture healing
Fracture healing was assessed using CT images or X-ray films at the wrist position holding a cup.
Time frame: At 6-18 months after surgery
Time of plaster fixation
To reflect fracture healing; the shorter the fixation time, the faster the healing
Time frame: At 6-18 months after surgery
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