Kienböck's disease: Where do we stand?
J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020;
11:606-613. [PMID:
32684697 PMCID:
PMC7355093 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcot.2020.05.041]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the lunate, commonly known as Kienböck's disease is a disorder that can lead to carpal collapse and the need for surgeries, which can stabilize the wrist. There are different associations with the disease but the exact etiology is unknown. Kienböck's disease is believed to result from mechanical and vascular factors in genetically predisposed individuals. The newer classification based on advanced wrist arthroscopy and MRI help in a better understanding of the disease, early diagnosis, and treatment. A review of recent literature regarding newer treatment options has shown good results in the early stages of osteonecrosis. This article intends to review an update on the etiopathogenesis, classification, and the current advanced treatment options.
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