Temporary scapho-trapezoidal joint fixation for Kienböck's disease in a 12-year-old girl: a case report.
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Abstract
Temporary scapho-trapezoidal joint fixation with Kirschner wires was performed for stage IIIB Kienböck's disease in a 12-year-old girl. Preoperative evaluation with radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis. After 4 months of fixation, wrist range of motion was improved and pain was decreased. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging revealed revascularization and fracture healing. Temporary scapho-trapezoidal fixation may be useful in the treatment of selected cases of Kienböck's disease in children.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Nails
- Carpal Bones
- Osteochondritis
- Wrist Joint
Anatomy
- wrist
- hand