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A member asked:

I had kienbocks disease in my left wrist, so what is the likelihood of it happening to my right wrist?

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Very unlikely: The incidence of bilateral kienbocks disease is very low.

Dr Einbecker agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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About 5% or less: This is a rare condition, about 200, 000 cases in the us. Based on my own experience and literature reports, my assesment is that it is around 5% , the incidence of bilateral kienbocks disease.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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