Conservative management of Dieterich disease: case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Dieterich disease is characterized by avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head. The recent literature has described surgical management of this condition relatively soon after its presentation. We present a case treated conservatively with a satisfactory outcome at 28 months.
Medical subject headings
- Osteonecrosis
Anatomy
- hand