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Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a condition of the hand in which the blood flow to the fingers is reduced.

Symptoms

  • Pain
  • Pins and needles and loss of sensation in the affected hand
  • The fingers become sensitive to cold and they change color.

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