Osteonecrosis of the Lunate: Kienböck Disease
Dana Rioux-Forker, Alexander Y. Shin
Abstract
Kienböck disease, osteonecrosis of the lunate, is a well-known but poorly understood complication seen by hand surgeons. This review presents the background and important patient-specific parameters of the disease and reviews the numerous treatment options that exist for the disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineKienböck's diseaseLunateDiseaseComplicationSurgeryGeneral surgeryWristInternal medicineOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationElbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentMusculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments