In simple words: A displaced fracture of the hamate bone means the small bone on the pinky side of your wrist is broken and the pieces aren't lined up correctly. The doctor hasn't specified which wrist is affected.

A displaced fracture of the body of the hamate bone refers to a break in the wedge-shaped carpal (wrist) bone located on the same side of the wrist as the little finger, with misalignment of the fracture fragments. It is not specified whether the fracture is of the right or left wrist.

Example 1: A patient falls on an outstretched hand and experiences pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the wrist. Imaging reveals a displaced fracture of the hamate bone., A baseball player is hit by a pitch on the wrist and presents with pain, bruising, and difficulty gripping. X-rays confirm a displaced fracture of the body of the hamate bone., A patient reports chronic wrist pain after a fall several weeks prior. Examination and imaging reveal a previously undiagnosed displaced fracture of the body of the hamate bone.

Documentation should include details of the injury mechanism, physical examination findings (e.g., swelling, tenderness, deformity, limited range of motion), and imaging results confirming the displaced fracture. Laterality (right or left) should be specified if known. Associated injuries should also be documented.