Ulnar translation of scaphocapitate arthrodeses in Kienböck's disease--two case reports.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The treatment of Kienböck's disease can be problematic. We report 2 cases of ulnar translation of the wrist after scaphocapitate arthrodesis with lunate excision for the treatment of advanced Kienbock's disease. The radioscaphocapitate ligament was intact in both cases.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Joint Dislocations
- Osteonecrosis
- Scaphoid Bone
- Wrist Joint
Anatomy
- wrist