A historical report on Robert Kienböck (1871-1953) and Kienböck's Disease.
Robert Kienböck was the first to identify and describe Kienböck's disease. Considered one of the early fathers of radiology, he was a prolific researcher who made an immense contribution to the early development of radiology. In addition to groundbreaking work in therapeutic radiology Kienböck had a special interest in diseases of the bones and joints, especially those that involved the hand. Kienböck's contribution to medicine, particularly the diagnosis of hand disorders, continues to resonate today.
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Jared P
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University of Michigan School of Medicine and the Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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Kevin C
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D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000266:history*; D011871:Radiology / Q000266:history*