title: [Osteomalacia of the semilunar bone].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Håndkirurgisk afd, Københavns Amts Sygehus i Gentofte, Hellerup.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lind
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Hansen
mesh_terms: 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
vernacular_title: Lunatum malaci.