[Osteomalacia of the semilunar bone].
The aetiology of avascular necrosis of the carpal lunate remains unknown. Kienböck's disease was long misinterpreted as gout, tendinitis or a sequela of subluxation. The diagnosis is obtained by x-ray of the wrist, which should not be delayed in cases of diffuse wrist pain, limitation of motion, or reduced strength in the hand. A good prognosis is closely correlated to early diagnosis. This review is focused on new biomechanical analyses and treatment methods for use in cases of Kienböck's disease.
Lind
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Håndkirurgisk afd, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Gentofte, Hellerup.
Hansen
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D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D012667:Lunate Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography
Lunatum malaci.