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A case of dislocation of the hamate bone, associated with palmar ridge fracture of
the trapezium, is described. The mechanism of this injury is thought to be traction
force through the transverse carpal ligament caused by a flattening of the transverse
carpal arch.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
December 9,
1985
Received:
August 6,
1985
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© 1986 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
