Kienbock disease

Kienbock disease

Definition

Kienbock disease is a rare bone disorder of unknown etiology characterized clinically by osteonecrosis of the carpal lunate, eventually leading to collapse of the lunate bone impacting wrist function.

Also known as aseptic necrosis of the lunate bone, Kienböck Disease, Lunatomalacia, osteochondritis of the lunate bone, Osteochondrosis of the lunate bone — per MONDO

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