Comparing the Radiologic and Functional Outcome of Radial Shortening Versus Capitate Shortening in Management of Kienbock's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kienböck's disease is the avascular necrosis of the lunate bone. There is no consensus on the treatment strategy to avoid joint deterioration. This trial is conducted to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of radial shortening and capitate shortening techniques, in patients with avascular necrosis of lunate.

Methods

Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Kienböck's disease who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into radial shortening and capitate shortening groups and treated by allocated technique. Physical examination and radiologic evaluations were performed before and 6 and 12 months after the operation.

Results

A total of 52 patients (52 wrists) of stage II or III Kienböck's disease were assessed for eligibility, 12 patients

SUBMITTER: Mazhar FN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798193 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature