Arthroscopic Capitate Partial Resection for Kienböck Disease: Postoperative Outcomes.

J Hand Surg Am · Jan 2025 · Review

Suwannaphisit S, Hasegawa H, Kawamura K, Omokawa S

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONArthroscopic partial capitate resection reduces lunate loading in Kienböck disease while preserving the scaphoid-capitate joint, offering a less invasive surgical option.
Abstract, as published

Partial capitate shortening osteotomy represents a feasible surgical approach to reduce load distribution to the lunate in Kienböck disease, with preservation of the scaphoid-capitate articular surface. A surgical procedure, presented here, entails arthroscopic partial resection of the proximal capitate articular surface to alleviate pressure on the lunate.

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