Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome: A Rare Presentation

: Hypothenar Hammer syndrome (HHS) is a rare vascular complication of repeated trauma to the palm of the hand. It is traditionally thought to be prevalent amongst labourers and craftsmen. In this case we report HHS as a result of long-term use of a walking aid in an 82 year-old female with a complex...

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Main Authors: M. Warnock, G. Irwin, C. Weir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:EJVES Short Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405655315000195