Hamate Hook (Hamulus) Fractures

Fractures of the Hook of the Hamate (also called the "Hamulus") occur mainly in people who play racket or batting sports, such as tennis, golf or baseball. Hamate hook fractures lead to pain in the base of the palm on the small finger's side.
If seen soon after injury, Hamate Hook fractures are

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Distal Radius Osteotomy

Many wrist fractures heal in 'suboptimal' position, either because they were not surgically fixed or because the surgical fixation did not turn out well. When a wrist fracture heals in poor position (called a 'malunion') it can lead to deformity, pain, stiffness, weakness, and dysfunction,

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Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFC) Tears

The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFC) is a very common source of pain on the ulnar (small finger) side of your wrist. The TFC is the main ligament that stabilizes the distal radio-ulnar joint (DRUJ). The DRUJ is the part of the wrist joint that lies between the two bones of your forearm

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