Osteonecrosis of the Lunate: Kienböck Disease.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Jul 15 2020 · Review

Rioux-Forker D, Shin AY

From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review covers the pathophysiology, patient-specific evaluation, and range of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for Kienböck disease (lunate osteonecrosis).

Abstract, as published

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.

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