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A dorsal oblique fracture of the hamate was associated with a dorsal dislocation of
the base of the fifth metacarpal. Open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture
with a cortical mini lag screw achieved an excellent result in union, joint restoration,
and function.
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Publication history
Accepted:
May 17,
1985
Received:
February 22,
1985
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© 1986 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
