High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT) for Assessment of Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate [PDF]
This exploratory study investigates the feasibility and diagnostic value of high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) in detecting structural and microarchitectural changes in lunate avascular necrosis (AVN), or Kienböck’s ...
Esin Rothenfluh +5 more
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The association of lunate morphology with the development of wrist pathology in the Saudi population [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The lunate bone plays a crucial role in wrist stability and movement; therefore, any disruption to its integrity could significantly impact the function of the hand and subsequently, the quality of life. The variation in lunate morphology has
Asayel A. Alomri +8 more
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Bone Grafting and Unloading Procedures for Stage 1–3a Kienbock’s Disease [PDF]
Introduction: Kienbock’s disease is an avascular necrosis of the lunate. Although the etiology is not well known, the progression of the disease from ischemia to lunate collapse to arthritis is well documented.
Gowthaman Chidambaram +2 more
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Arthroscopic Bone Graft for Intraosseous Lunate Bone Ganglion. [PDF]
Prénaud C +3 more
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Lunate bone excision and scaphocapitate arthrodesis in late stages of Kienböck's disease: a long-term prospective study. [PDF]
Fouaad AA +8 more
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Kienbock's disease: Case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Kienböck’s disease is a rare form of avascular necrosis affecting the lunate bone, typically seen in young adults and often resulting in chronic wrist pain and functional impairment.
Soukaina Beyyato, MD +10 more
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Bgh/GelMA/CMCS hydrogel with bone MSC-EVs for lunate defect repair. [PDF]
Li M, Hu H, Liu L, Tian M, Li X.
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Relationship Between Carpal Bone Morphology and Distal Radius Fracture Pattern
Background: In this study, we examined whether carpal bones (lunate, hamate, capitate) morphologies and fourth metecarp-capitate articulation have an effect on the distal radius fracture pattern.
Sertaç Meydaneri +2 more
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A Very Rare Fracture: Isolated Fresh Lunate Fracture
Lunate fractures are rare and usually occur together with other fractures, dislocations, or ligament disruptions. We want to report an acute fresh isolated lunate fracture without additional ligamentous injury fixated with early surgical intervention.
Bulent Karslioglu +4 more
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Dorsal Luno-capitate Impingement in a Professional Tennis Player: A Case Report [PDF]
A 30-year old male right handed professional tennis player complained about reduced athletic performance, chronic pain and restricted extension of his right wrist.
Afshar A, Tabrizi A
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