An Algorithmic Approach to the Treatment of Kienböck Disease.

Hand Clin · Nov 2022 · Review

Catapano J, Higgins JP

The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review presents the authors' evolving treatment algorithm for Kienböck disease based on extensive clinical experience, acknowledging it will change as understanding improves.
Abstract, as published

The algorithm and rationale described is a reflection of our own surgical experience for this challenging disorder and can be compared with other publications. Our algorithm has evolved from treatment of a large volume of patients with Kienböck disease in a referral practice. However, it is limited to the management that we have found logical, effective, and within our scope of experience. The treatment guidelines for our specialty as a whole will evolve as our understanding of the etiology and our ability to quantify efficacy improves.

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