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We report a case of hypothenar hammer syndrome. The case presents necessary diagnostic measures and discusses the etiology of this syndrome. Additionally, the case reviews treatments, which culminated in the eventual use of ulnar artery bypass with autogenous basilica vein to treat and resolve the ischemic fingers of the patient.

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Acute blue finger syndrome water hammer pulse hypothenar hammer syndrome

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Hypothenar hammer syndrome and basilic bypass

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