Hamate fractures, particularly those involving the hook of the hamate, are common injuries among athletes, especially in sports that require gripping, such as baseball and golf. These fractures can ...

The hamate is a small bone in the hand, just above the wrist. Hook of hamate fractures are uncommon, and doctors often miss them, leaving them undiagnosed. The hamate is a wedge-shaped bone with a ...

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi has a broken bone in his right wrist that will need surgery, but manager Aaron Boone said he didn’t know whether it was a season-ending injury. Boone ...