Scapho-luno-capitate fusion with proximal lunate articular surface preservation for management of grade IIIA Kienböck’s disease: a prospective case series [PDF]
Background Kienböck’s disease is idiopathic lunate avascular necrosis, which may lead to lunate collapse, abnormal carpal motion and wrist arthritis.
Ahmed Shams +3 more
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Results after open lunate excision alone or in combination with palmaris longus tendon ball arthroplasty for the treatment of Kienböck’s disease [PDF]
Purpose This study aims to compare results after open lunate excision alone and in combination with palmaris longus tendon ball arthroplasty for the treatment of late-staged Kienböck’s disease (KD).
Fengyu Wang +8 more
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Diagnostic performance of traditional radiographic indices in detection of carpal collapse in Kienböck's disease. [PDF]
Correctly identifying carpal collapse is important for adequate treatment of Kienböck’s disease. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of traditional radiographic indices in detecting carpal collapse to differentiate between Lichtman stages IIIa and ...
Luitjens J +5 more
europepmc +6 more sources
Recent Advances in Assessment and Treatment in Kienböck's Disease. [PDF]
Kienböck’s disease is a rare disease described as progressive avascular osteonecrosis of the lunate. The typical manifestations include a unilateral reduction in wrist motion with accompanying pain and swelling.
Chojnowski K +7 more
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Changes in wrist joint contact area following radial shortening osteotomy for Kienböck’s disease [PDF]
We hypothesized that the contact area of the articular surface of the wrist joint could be evaluated using a custom-designed analytical program. The aim of the study was to compare the articular contact area of the wrist joint before and after radial ...
Junki Shiota +5 more
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The Natural History of Kienböck's Disease Diagnosed at More than 50 Years of Age. [PDF]
Background Previous literatures suggest that the prognosis of Kienböck’s disease might be favorable despite no surgery if it is diagnosed in late age, but the evidence is not clear.
Hwang JS, Shim BJ, Li Q, Kim J, Baek GH.
europepmc +3 more sources
High accuracy but limited readability of large language model-generated responses to frequently asked questions about Kienböck’s disease [PDF]
Background This study aimed to assess the quality and readability of large language model–generated responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Kienböck’s disease (KD). Methods Nineteen FAQs about KD were selected, and the questions were divided
Zeynel Mert Asfuroğlu +2 more
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The Efficacy of Surgical Treatment for Kienböck’s Disease with 4-5 ECA Pedicled Osseous Flap: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Aim: The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the effectiveness of surgical intervention for Kienböck's disease using 4-5 Extensor Compartmental Artery (4-5 ECA) pedicled osseous flap Method: Patients who underwent 4-5 ECA pedicled bone grafts ...
Mehmet Ali Acar +3 more
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Pediatric Kienböck's Disease in an 11-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report. [PDF]
Kienböck’s disease is a rare condition in the pediatric age group, with little agreement on its natural history and the best treatment option. Typically, these patients present with vague wrist pain and a variable degree of joint motion restriction ...
Al-Zoubi A +5 more
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the mid–term radiological and clinical results of gradual lengthening of capitate for the treatment of stage IIIA Kienbock’s disease.
Mesut Kariksiz, Ozgur Karakoyun
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