Kienbock’s Disease: What It Is and How It Affects Wrist Function
Introduction Kienbock’s Disease, also known as avascular necrosis of the lunate bone, is a progressive wrist condition that can significantly affect hand function. ROBERT KIENBOCK, in 1910, described what he called “TRAUMATIC SOFTENING” of the lunate bone. This is a form of ischemic necrosis that usually follows chronic stress or injury. Definition Kienbock’s Disease is …
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