Surgical Repair Using Cephalic Vein in a Crossfitter Patient with Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome

[摘要] Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a relatively rare entity but may occur more frequently than acknowledged. Current literature on the prevalence of this syndrome is limited, as it is often not reported. The prevalence of this condition is estimated at 14% in the population at risk. In contrast, the incidence of this condition in the patient who present with hand vascular problem was only 1.1 to 1.6%.1 Additionally, it has been reported to occur in athletes who experience repetitive trauma to the palm, and has been reported in baseball, karate, mountain biking, volleyball, golf, tennis, handball, softball, weight lifting, break dancing, hockey, and fire arm use,2 with no report in CrossFit.

[学科分类] 外科医学