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Radiographic signs of hook of hamate fracture: evaluation of diagnostic utility.
Skeletal Radiology 2019 December
OBJECTIVE: Hook of hamate fracture, the most common swing-related wrist fracture, is commonly seen in high-level athletes. The fracture is rarely diagnosed on routine wrist radiographs, thus generally requiring CT or MR for diagnosis. Surgical excision has a high success rate, however diagnostic delay contributes to a high complication rate. Radiographic signs of hook of hamate fracture have been published, but uncertainty of the diagnostic accuracy limits application. The purpose of this study is to determine accuracy and interobserver reliability of radiographic signs of hook of hamate.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective case-control study evaluated wrist radiographs of 50 patients, including 24 positive and 26 negative, for hook of hamate fracture, each proven by CT or MR. Five reviewers performed blinded, randomized evaluation of radiographs documenting whether the hook of hamate was normal or fractured, and if fractured, the radiographic signs present (ring sign, ghostly shadow, and diffuse sclerosis) and views that contributed to diagnosis.
RESULTS: Radiographic signs demonstrated high sensitivity (85%; 95% CI: 77-91), specificity (92%; 95% CI: 86-96), and accuracy (89%; 95% CI: 84-92) with substantial interobserver reliability (k = 0.652). The ring sign was the most sensitive radiographic sign. Diagnosis was most often supported by the oblique view (38%) and rarely the lateral view (15%).
CONCLUSIONS: Radiographic signs of hook of hamate fracture on routine radiographs can accurately and reliably diagnose hook of hamate fractures. Evaluation for discontinuity of the cortical ring will optimize sensitivity, allowing for timely diagnosis and treatment, and a reduction of complications.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective case-control study evaluated wrist radiographs of 50 patients, including 24 positive and 26 negative, for hook of hamate fracture, each proven by CT or MR. Five reviewers performed blinded, randomized evaluation of radiographs documenting whether the hook of hamate was normal or fractured, and if fractured, the radiographic signs present (ring sign, ghostly shadow, and diffuse sclerosis) and views that contributed to diagnosis.
RESULTS: Radiographic signs demonstrated high sensitivity (85%; 95% CI: 77-91), specificity (92%; 95% CI: 86-96), and accuracy (89%; 95% CI: 84-92) with substantial interobserver reliability (k = 0.652). The ring sign was the most sensitive radiographic sign. Diagnosis was most often supported by the oblique view (38%) and rarely the lateral view (15%).
CONCLUSIONS: Radiographic signs of hook of hamate fracture on routine radiographs can accurately and reliably diagnose hook of hamate fractures. Evaluation for discontinuity of the cortical ring will optimize sensitivity, allowing for timely diagnosis and treatment, and a reduction of complications.
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