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• Skier's Thumb (Gamekeeper's thumb)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Guyon’s Canal Syndrome (Handlebar Palsy)
• De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
• Fractures of the Forearm/Wrist
• Distal Radius Fracture Colles, Smith Fractures
• Scaphoid Fracture
• Fracture of the Hook of Hamate
• Mallet (Baseball) Finger

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Fracture of the Hook of Hamate

This is a fracture of a small region on the palm of the hand opposite the thumb. It typically occurs when the golf club impacts the ground. Signs and symptoms consist of point tenderness and pain in the palm of the hand. X-rays are used to rule this in/out.

Possible Treatments

• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Hand Active Range of Motion 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Physical Agents
• Stretching/Flexibility Exercise 
• Wrist Active Range of Motion 
• Wrist Joint Mobilization 
• Wrist Passive Range of Motion 
• Wrist Resistive Range of Motion 

Possible Treatment Goals

• Improve Function
• Improve Muscle Strength and Power
• Decrease Nerve Compression
• Decrease Postoperative Complications
• Improve Range of Motion
• Self-care of Symptoms
• Improve Wound Healing

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the wrist and hand
• Hand Fractures

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