Tendon rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus of the little finger secondary to hamate non-union

Gaillard, Julien; Roy-Maillot, S.; Masméjean, E.

doi:10.1016/j.main.2014.10.147

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“…[9][10][11] As rupture of the ulnar-side finger flexor tendon may be induced, the hook of the hamate is suggested to function as a pulley of the ulnar-side finger flexor tendon. 12) The aim of this study was to assess the height of nonunion formation injuring the ulnar-side finger flexor tendon, the positional relationship between the hook of the hamate and little finger flexor tendon was evaluated on CT scans.…”

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Sliding Position of the Flexor Tendons Relative to the Hook of Hamate in CT Scans

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Naïto

Sugiyama

et al. 2019

J Hand Surg Asian-Pac Vol

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Background: The aim of this study was to assess the height of nonunion formation injuring the ulnar-side finger flexor tendon, the positional relationship between the hook of the hamate and little finger flexor tendon was evaluated on CT scans. Methods: The subjects were 20 healthy patients (40 hands) (14 males and 6 females, mean age: 28 years old). Their hands were imaged in extension and flexion of the fingers on CT. The position of the little finger flexor tendon was determined regarding the height of the hook of the hamate as 100%. Results: The heights of the flexor digitorum profundus tendons were 46 ± 6% in extension and 44 ± 9% in flexion, and those of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendons were 87 ± 8% in extension and 91 ± 9% in flexion. Conclusions: Our study suggested that 40% of the base of the hook of the hamate does not contact with the flexor tendon, suggesting that flexor tendon injury is unlikely to occur in that region.

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Sliding Position of the Flexor Tendons Relative to the Hook of Hamate in CT Scans

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Naïto

Sugiyama

et al. 2019

J Hand Surg Asian-Pac Vol

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“…No wound or scar is observed on the skin. Figure 1 there was no soft-tissue swelling around the joints (1).…”

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“…Several differential diagnoses must be considered, as impairment of passive and active interphalangeal flexion is nonspecific and can also result from swelling and pain. This injury may result from fracture of the finger, fracture of the hook of the hamate, pisotriquetral osteoarthritis, phalangeal dislocation, collateral ligaments lesion, a pulley abnormality, volar plate injury, or flexor tendinopathy (1,3). Because bone alignment is correct and because there is no soft-tissue swelling around the joints, dislocation or strain are unlikely diagnoses.…”

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Case 247: Jersey Finger of the Fifth Finger

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History A 34-year-old man without underlying medical conditions came to the emergency department for evaluation of persistent pain over the volar portion of his right fifth finger after a fall during a football match 3 days before. At physical examination, the injured finger was swollen and purple. Passive and active flexion of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints were compromised, without interphalangeal instability. Radiography was performed in the emergency department, and the patient was released with a diagnosis of a fifth digit sprain. After the senior radiologist (V.M.C.) reviewed the radiographs, the patient was called back for assessment with ultrasonography (US) on the same day. US was performed with an Aplio 500 unit (Toshiba Medical Systems, Tokyo, Japan) using a multifrequency linear array 7.2-18.0-MHz PLT-1204BX transducer focused at the level of the flexor tendon. The patient was sitting in front of the examiner, with the hand lying palm up on the examination bed. No abnormality was observed during color Doppler US.

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“… 2 Tendon rupture is a serious complication; its rarity has limited study of incidence to case reports. 3 , 4 …”

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Complications after Nonoperative Management of Hamate Fractures

Finley

Medvedev

2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Hamate fractures are an infrequent injury and are often missed or have a delayed diagnosis with potential for significant patient morbidity. There is a relative paucity in the literature involving large population studies of hamate fractures and subsequent complications. Gaining a better understanding of complications associated with nonoperative management will help guide the decision for operative intervention. Methods: The PearlDiver patient records database was used to query for patients who sustained a hamate fracture using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. Postinjury complications within 1 year of diagnosis were assessed using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes for diagnoses of complications. Results: A total of 1120 patients who sustained a hamate hook or body fracture met inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included in the study. Patients who were managed nonoperatively showed a nonunion rate of 2%, ulnar neuropathy rate of 1.7%, and tendon rupture rate of 0.2%. In a subanalysis using only ICD-10 codes to distinguish between hook and body fractures, hook fractures demonstrated a nonunion rate of 2.2%, ulnar neuropathy rate of 2.7%, and tendon rupture rate of 0%, while body fractures had a nonunion rate of 1.2%, ulnar neuropathy rate of 1%, and tendon rupture rate of 0%. Conclusion: The current study shows very low rates of nonunion, ulnar neuropathy and tendon rupture after nonoperative management of hamate fractures.

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Tendon rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus of the little finger secondary to hamate non-union

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Sliding Position of the Flexor Tendons Relative to the Hook of Hamate in CT Scans

Sliding Position of the Flexor Tendons Relative to the Hook of Hamate in CT Scans

Case 247: Jersey Finger of the Fifth Finger

Complications after Nonoperative Management of Hamate Fractures

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