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My doctor said i have avascular necrosis of the wrist (kienbock's disease). what can i do about it?
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Specail problem: Treatment of this disease is not easy but could be done, o to orthopedic surgeon specialize in hand surgery he will advice what to do.
Answered 12/9/2013
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