The hamate bone is the bone most commonly fractured when a golfer hits the ground hard with a golf club on the downswing or a hockey player hits the ice with a slap shot.

Jun 12, 2023 · The hamate is an irregularly-shaped carpal bone. Together with the trapezium, trapezoid and capitate bones, it comprises the distal row of carpal bones. The main anatomical …

Oct 1, 2025 · The hamate is one of the carpal bones, forms part of the distal carpal row and has a characteristic hook on its volar surface. The hamate has a wedge-shaped body. It bears an …

The hamate bone is one of eight carpal bones that forms part of the wrist joint. The word hamate is derived from the Latin word hamulus which means “a little hook”.

The hamate bone (or unciform bone) is one of the eight carpal bones of the hand. It’s wedge-shaped, has a characteristic hook (hamulus), and is found in the distal row of carpal bones.

The incidence of hamate fractures is not clearly defined and has been reported to be as high as 15% of all carpal fractures; however, 2-4% is a more commonly cited estimate. These …

The hamate bone (unciform bone) may be readily distinguished by its wedge-shaped form, and the hook-like process which projects from its volar surface.

Aug 14, 2025 · The hamate bone is one of the eight small carpal bones that form the wrist, acting as a bridge between the forearm and the hand. Located deep within the palm, it often goes …

Hamatometacarpal fracture-dislocation: classification and treatment. Fracture of the hook of the hamate: acute treatment. Hook of hamate vascularity: vulnerability to osteonecrosis and …

Hamate fractures are commonly divided into hook fractures and body fractures. The coronal fractures as a special form of hamate’s body fracture are very rare injuries.