Split hamate fractures as part of complex ulnar carpometacarpal injuries: radiographic and functional outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Split hamate fractures as part of complex ulnar carpometacarpal injuries: radiographic and functional outcomes

  • By

  • Julia Glaser

  • Evelin Schmidt

  • Martin Aman

  • Berthold Bickert

  • Leila Harhaus-Wähner

  • Tomke Cordts

  • May 21, 2026

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    Split hamate fractures are rare injuries often resulting from high-energy trauma and frequently associated with carpometacarpal dislocations.

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    Accurate diagnosis of split hamate fractures requires detailed imaging, including X-rays and CT scans, to assess fracture morphology.

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    Surgical intervention is necessary for split hamate fractures to restore carpal stability, with open reduction and screw fixation commonly employed.

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    The study analyzed 29 patients with major hamate fractures, confirming 25 as true split hamate fractures for further evaluation.

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    Post-operative outcomes focused on functional recovery and the relationship between radiological findings and clinical results.

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Split hamate fractures as part of complex ulnar carpometacarpal injuries: radiographic and functional outcomes

  • by Julia Glaser, Evelin Schmidt, Martin Aman, Berthold Bickert, Leila Harhaus-Wähner, Tomke Cordts

  • May 21, 2026

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