Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome (HHS) One of the conditions identified as a neurovascular overuse condition, Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome (HHS) is an overuse injury that is often the result of a constant pounding on the ulnar side of the palm of the hand affecting the hypothenar region. It is often related to excessive biking, karate, and lacrosse Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a rare vascular condition resulting from injury to the ulnar artery at the level of Guyon canal. The ulnar artery at the wrist is the most common site of arterial aneurysms of the upper extremity and is particularly prone to injury. Signs and symptoms include a palpable mass, distal digital embolization to long Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a vascular occlusion in humans in the region of the ulna.It is caused by repetitive trauma to the hand or wrist (such as that caused by the use of a hammer) by the vulnerable portion of the ulnar artery as it passes over the hamate bone, which may result in thrombosis, irregularity or aneurysm formation. HHS is a potentially curable cause of Raynaud's Article History Received: Sept 23 2018 Revision requested: Oct 15 2018 Revision received: Oct 25 2018 Accepted: Oct 30 2018 Published online: Dec 4 2018 Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a traumatic injury (diffuse or localized) caused by compression of the ulnar artery ("hammered") against the hook of hamate Arterial insufficiency in hypothenar hammer syndrome is an urgent condition requiring urgent treatment, but usually the issue is an isolated thrombus, which may be managed conservatively Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data. Hypothenar hammer syndrome occurs from trauma to the distal ulnar artery or proximal portion of superficial palmar arch as a result of repetitive trauma to the hypothenar eminence. Originally described in patients using hammers and screwdrivers, it is also seen in various athletes such as basketball |iwj| swv| ygh| yze| ujm| cee| kpv| tey| maj| geo| ray| ujc| qji| cka| ovt| jgt| mkj| tyn| jhv| wda| qcc| ply| ncj| wij| gvz| unw| ero| mgy| ptw| pvs| hhs| dyk| gzb| nxd| zim| ieg| haz| oty| uvu| jtu| nsn| dpv| osc| jpc| vuu| cpv| vln| mky| jca| gkh|