Use of triscaphe fusion in the treatment of Kienböck's disease.
The disability of Kienböck's disease is a manifestation of carpal collapse. Significant loading for any wrist must be taken on the radial side. Triscaphe arthrodesis provides a support mechanism for the collapsed lunate, a solid bone-cartilage mechanism for load transference to the radius, and maintenance of satisfactory motion.
Watson
H K
HK
Connecticut Combined Hand Surgery Service, Hartford Hospital, University of Conneticut, New Haven.
Fink
J A
JA
Monacelli
D M
DM
D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery