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Overview

Fracture of the Hook of Hamate

This is a fracture in the palm of your hand, opposite your thumb. This happens when the golf ball hits the ground. The symptoms include pain and tenderness in the palm of your hand. This condition can be ruled out by X-rays.

Treatments
Possible Treatments
Goals

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
Resources

Additional Resources

PHYSICAL THERAPY
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION
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COLD COMPRESSION THERAPY
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CUPPING
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 IASTM
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JOINT MOBILIZATION
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION
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ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY
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SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
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SPORTS REHABILITATION
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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NORMATEC RECOVERY SYSTEMS
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INFARED SAUNA