Treatment of ununited fracture of the hook of hamate by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound: A case report

Authors
Fujioka, H Tsunoda, M Noda, M Matsui, N Mizuno, K
Citation
H. Fujioka et al., Treatment of ununited fracture of the hook of hamate by low-intensity pulsed ultrasound: A case report, J HAND S-AM, 25A(1), 2000, pp. 77-79
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
03635023 → ACNP
Volume
25A
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
77 - 79
Database
ISI
SICI code
0363-5023(200001)25A:1<77:TOUFOT>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A patient presented 4 months after sustaining a fracture of the hook of ham ate. X-rays and computed tomography scanning of the carpal tunnel confirmed the presence of an ununited fracture. Low-intensity ultrasound was, applie d to the fracture site. After 4.5 months of exposure to ultrasound, union w as confirmed by both x-rays and computed tomography scanning of the carpal tunnel. Copyright (C) 2000 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.