Pulling Harder than the Hamate Tolerates: Evaluation of Hamate Injuries in Rock Climbing and Bouldering
The article investigates a specific wrist injury in rock climbers known as a hamate hook fracture. Although rare, these injuries have become more frequent among climbers who put intense strain on their hands, especially during complex maneuvers that increase stress on the wrist’s carpal bones. The study reviewed 12 cases of hamate injuries [...]