| Literature DB >> 28901690 |
Fan Zhang1, Yuranga Weerakkody1, Patrik Tosenovsky2.
Abstract
Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is an uncommon cause of unilateral Raynaud's phenomenon, splinter haemorrhages and hypothenar weakness. The typical patient is a male blue-collar worker who uses their hypothenar eminence to hammer objects as part of their work. The distal ulnar artery beyond Guyon's canal is superficial and vulnerable to blunt trauma. CTA and MRA are common initial investigations and can suggest the diagnosis. DSA is the gold standard imaging modality and offers therapeutic opportunities. Management is controversial, but unless there is critical digital ischaemia, conservative treatment is first line.Entities:
Keywords: hypothenar hammer syndrome; unilateral Raynaud's
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28901690 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.12651
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol ISSN: 1754-9477 Impact factor: 1.735