We performed temporary scaphocapitate joint fixation with or without radial shortening osteotomy, depending on the ulnar variance, in adolescent Kienböck's disease. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical results and compare our results with those of other previously reported methods. Temporary scaphocapitate fixation alone or fixation accompanied by radial shortening osteotomy has been performed in three patients since 2003. All six patients were males, and their mean age at surgery was 15.5 years. The fixation was performed using two Kirschner-wires in closed methods, and the shortening of the radius was performed using the volar approach and secured with a plate. Radial shortenings of 4, 2, and 7 mm were applied. Radiological findings of Kienböck's disease, including ulnar variance and carpal height ratio, were investigated at the final follow-up by simple radiography and MRI. Clinical results of pain, range of wrist motion, and grip strength were also evaluated. The mean age at the final follow-up of six patients was 22 years, and the follow-up period was 6.8 years. Sclerosis or fragmentation of all the lunates in the simple radiographs improved, and the carpal height ratio increased to 0.5 at the final follow-up. The signal intensities on the final MRI were all normalized. The final visual analog scale scores decreased to 1.2, and wrist ranges of motion were all statistically significantly increased. In addition, grip strength increased to 69% of that of the normal side at the final follow-up. We suggest that temporary scaphocapitate joint fixation is a recommendable option with or without radial shortening, depending on the ulnar variance, in adolescent Kienböck's disease.
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Cureus
November 2022
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, IRL.
The natural history of Kienböck's disease (KD) is often indolent until it progresses to an advanced stage causing pain and stiffness. Lunate fragmentation and collapse can sometimes occur with trauma. However, concomitant fracture of the distal radius is a rare phenomenon, and this combination can limit treatment options.
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Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi road, 200040 Shanghai, China; Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Jing'an District Centre Hospital, 259, Xikang road, Jing'an, 200040 Shanghai, China; Limb Function Reconstruction Center, Jing'an District Centre Hospital, 259, Xikang road, Jing'an, 200040 Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Hand Reconstruction, Ministry of Health, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi road, 200040 Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery, Fudan University, 138, Yixueyuan road, 200032 Shanghai, China; State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Fudan University, 138, Yixueyuan road, 200032 Shanghai, China.
Vascularized bone grafts have shown favorable outcomes in Kienböck's disease, preventing the progression of lunate collapse and avascular necrosis. Here we describe our experience using a 4+5 extensor compartmental artery (ECA) vascularized bone graft combined with K-wire fixation. Between September 2010 and June 2013, 9 patients with Lichtman stage II-IIIA disease underwent arthroscopy prior to 4+5 ECA graft placement combined with temporary fixation (scaphocapitate and triquetrum-capitate joints).
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December 2019
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Although there have been many studies of the vascularized bone graft (VBG) or unloading procedures alone for the treatment of Kienböck disease, little information has been reported about patients treated with VBG combined with unloading procedures. The purpose of this study is to 1) describe the outcomes in patients treated with VBG combined with unloading procedures, 2) compare the outcomes according to the unloading procedures and 3) find any radiologic parameters affecting revascularization in Kienböck disease. A retrospective review was performed involving in 20 patients undergoing 4 and 5 extensor compartmental VBG with unloading procedures for Kienböck disease from 2010-2015.
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December 2018
Icube CNRS 7357, service de chirurgie de la main, université de Strasbourg, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, FMTS, 10, avenue Baumann, 67403 Illkirch cedex, France. Electronic address:
The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the results of arthroscopic dorsal capsulodesis performed with or without temporary K-wiring to treat patients who had sustained scapholunate ligament injuries. Our case series included 30 patients with an average age of 37 years (range: 19-55) of whom 12 were female. Dorsal scapholunate capsulodesis was carried out in all patients.
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August 2018
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Purpose: To report the outcomes of patients with stage III Kienböck disease treated by vascularized bone graft (VBG) followed by temporary scaphocapitate (SC) fixation, a minimum of 2 years after surgery.
Methods: Twenty-six patients (mean age, 35 years) with stage III Kienböck disease (16 with stage IIIA and 10 with stage IIIB), treated with VBG followed by SC fixation for 4 months, were retrospectively followed for at least 2 years (range, 24-121 months; mean, 61.8 months).
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