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What's kienbox disease

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Wrist problem: In keinbock's disease, the blood supply to a bone in the middle of the wrist is cut off. If caught early, surgery can help. Early diagnosis by MRI helps, and later it can be seen on xray.

Answered 9/30/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Keinbock's is a : Wrist and hand problem where the lunate, a carpal bone, undergoes a vascular insult or avascular necrosis and the bone literally " dies". It is associated with discomfort and pain in the wrist. Treatment is dependent upon level of discomfort and grade or degree of involvement.

Answered 4/1/2023

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