Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2023; 11(13): 3038-3044
Published online May 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i13.3038
Multiple flexor tendon ruptures due to osteochondroma of the hamate: A case report
Tae Young Kwon, Young-Keun Lee
Tae Young Kwon, Department of Orthopedics, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju-si 54907, South Korea
Young-Keun Lee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University – Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54896, South Korea
Author contributions: Kwon TY and Lee YK were the patient’s orthopedic surgeons; Kwon TY and Lee YK contributed to manuscript writing, editing, data collection, data analysis, conceptualization and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Young-Keun Lee, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University – Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, No. 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Republic of Korea, Jeonju 54896, South Korea. trueyklee@naver.com
Received: November 16, 2022
Peer-review started: November 16, 2022
First decision: February 14, 2023
Revised: February 19, 2023
Accepted: April 4, 2023
Article in press: April 4, 2023
Published online: May 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is not easy to diagnose osteochondroma in the hamate. Therefore, osteochondroma in the hamate should be considered as a cause when dealing with patients with closed ruptures of the finger flexor tendon. Based on our experience, we also suggest that the surgical treatment of these patients requires careful pre-operative planning and preparation.