Kienb öck Disease

In the now 110  years that have passed since Kienböck first published his seminal description of lunate osteonecrosis, improvements in imaging technology and surgical technique have provided a better understanding of Kienböck disease pathogenesis and treatment. However, the precise etiology, natural history, an d optimal treatment remain controversial. Future studies examining the genetics behind the disease and large-scale prospective studies comparing treatment options represent the next step in improving our understanding of this rare and complex phenomenon.

Source: Hand Clinics - October 14, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Charles Andrew Daly, Alexander Reed Graf Source Type: research