Back
Who first discovered Kienbock's disease, and what causes it?
This disease was identified by an Austrian radiologist nearly a century ago. Kienbock's disease affects the lunate, a small, crescent-shaped bone in the wrist. The bone deteriorates from a lack of blood supply. This leads to a condition called avascular necrosis, which literally means the bone is dead or dying.
« Back
All content provided by eOrthopod® is a registered trademark of Mosaic Medical Group, L.L.C.. Content is the sole property of Mosaic Medical Group, LLC and used herein by permission. Alteration of these documents in any way is a violation of the copyright.