Hamate Fracture on Wrist X-Ray - point tenderness over the hamate should raise suspicion for a fracture, and if plain films are negative a CT should be considered - hook of hamate and non-displaced body fractures can be splinted in the ED with a volar splint and prompt outpatient orthopedics follow up - non-union of hamate hook fractures is common and many ultimately require surgery - displaced body fractures and fractures with associated signs of neurovascular injury require ORIF #Hamate #Fracture #WristXRay #Radiology #MSK #Orthopedics
