Case Report
Hypothenar hammer syndrome: Case report and literature review

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Abstract

Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a rare but serious cause of digital ischemia and morbidity. Presented here is a case of a manual laborer who had symptoms of digital ischemia after acute hyperextension injury to the ring finger. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed thrombosed ulnar artery aneurysm. Etiology, presentation, and current treatments are reviewed.

Keywords

Hypothenar hammer syndrome
Ulnar artery aneurysm
MR imaging
MR angiogram

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