Unsuccessful Intervention of CT-Assisted Osteosynthesis for Stress Fractures of the Hook of the Hamate: A Report of 3 Cases. Issue 2 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Satake, Hiroshi; Naganuma, Yasushi; Shibuya, Junichiro; Honma, Ryusuke; Nito, Toshiya; Takagi, Michiaki
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 11:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: stress fracture -- hook of the hamate fracture -- hybrid operating room -- CT-assisted osteosynthesis -- incomplete fracture; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00871
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: We performed computed tomography (CT)-assisted dorsal approach osteosynthesis for stress fractures of the hook of the hamate using the dorsal approach in 3 high school baseball players in the hybrid operating room. Bony union was observed in all patients on CT. All patients were able to play baseball without pain for at least 6 months after surgery. However, refractures were observed in all patients at a mean 9.7 months after surgery. Conclusion: The indications of osteosynthesis for stress fractures of the hook of the hamate in baseball players should be carefully considered.