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Imaging of Kienböck disease
Javier Arnaiz1, Tatiana Piedra, Luis Cerezal
11 Radiology Department, Marques de Valdecilla University Hospital, Avenida Valdecilla sn, 39008, Santander, Spain.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|June 22, 2014
Summary
Kienböck disease involves avascular necrosis of the lunate bone. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aids in diagnosing and staging this condition, complementing conventional radiography for suspected cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Kienböck disease is characterized by avascular necrosis of the lunate bone.
- Understanding its pathophysiology is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer a comprehensive overview of Kienböck disease.
- Focus on imaging findings, anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment.
- Discuss differential diagnoses, including pseudo-Kienböck lesions.
Main Methods:
- Review of relevant literature on Kienböck disease.
- Analysis of imaging findings across various modalities.
- Correlation of imaging with clinical presentation and pathology.
Main Results:
- Kienböck disease is avascular necrosis of the lunate.
- Imaging findings vary with disease stage.
- MRI provides detailed assessment for diagnosis and staging.
Conclusions:
- Kienböck disease requires accurate diagnosis and staging.
- MRI is a valuable tool for evaluating suspected Kienböck disease.
- Conventional radiography followed by MRI is recommended.
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