Proximal row carpectomy in advanced Kienböck's disease.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Sixteen patients with advanced Kienböck's disease (Lichtman stage IIIa and IIIb) were treated with proximal row carpectomy. Two patients were lost to follow-up study. The remaining 14 patients were followed for 3 years (range, 1 to 8 years) and all experienced less pain. Wrist motion was improved or unchanged in 12. Grip strength averaged 72% of the unaffected side. All patients returned to their previous jobs. Proximal row carpectomy in this group of patients provided satisfactory results.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Bones
- Osteochondritis
- Osteotomy
- Wrist Joint
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist