Kienbock's Disease Overview

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What is the definition of Kienbock's Disease?
Kienbock's disease causes one of the bones in the wrist (lunate bone) to slowly break down due to low blood supply. This process is called osteonecrosis. Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited movement, and decreased grip strength. The symptoms usually start in adulthood, but can occur at any age. The underlying cause of Kienbock's disease is unknown. Diagnosis is made by imaging studies.
What are the alternative names for Kienbock's Disease?
  • Kienbock's disease
  • Bilateral Kienbock's disease
  • Kienbock disease
Who are the top Kienbock's Disease Local Doctors?
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Stephanie Sweet
Hand Surgery | Radiology | Orthopedics
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Stephanie Sweet
Hand Surgery | Radiology | Orthopedics

Premier Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Associates, Ltd

834 Chestnut St, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (7.9 mi)
610-768-5940
Languages Spoken:
English
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Stephanie Sweet is a Hand Surgeon and a Radiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sweet and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Kienbock's Disease.

Experienced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Benjamin K. Chang
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Experienced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Benjamin K. Chang
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Suite 1 330s, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (6.2 mi)
215-662-2737
Languages Spoken:
English
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Benjamin Chang is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 3, Ganglion Cyst, Syndactyly Type 2, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Ines C. Lin
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Experienced in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Ines C. Lin
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Spruce St, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (6.3 mi)
215-662-2096
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ines Lin is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Syndactyly Type 2, Syndactyly Type 3, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

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What are the latest Kienbock's Disease Clinical Trials?
Multicentric Observational PMCF Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcome, Performance and Safety of Implantable Devices in Hip Arthroplasty
Multicentric Observational PMCF Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcome, Performance and Safety of Implantable Devices in Hip Arthroplasty
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2025

Summary: This long-term outcomes study is designed to collect safety and efficacy data on designated, commercially available, hip arthroplasty products.

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3D Printing Models and Personalized Guides in Surgical Planning of Shortening, Wedge and Dorsolateral Biplane Closing Osteotomies in Kienbock´s Disease Stages II and III.
3D Printing Models and Personalized Guides in Surgical Planning of Shortening, Wedge and Dorsolateral Biplane Closing Osteotomies in Kienbock´s Disease Stages II and III.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure

Summary: Ischemic necrosis of lunate bone, osteonecrosis or Kienböck´s disease was described by Kienböck in 1910. Numerous surgical procedures for this disease had been proposed. These surgical options, that depends of the radiological stage and anatomical risk factors, can be classified into lunate unloading procedures, lunate revascularization, replacement procedures and salvage procedures. These procedu...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center