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Kienbock's Disease in a Young Female without Classical Risk Factors: A Case Report with 1-year Functional Outcome
R Karu Shanmuga Karthikeyan1, Prashanth Kempulraj1, R Manoj Kumar1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|June 11, 2026
Summary
Kienbock's disease, characterized by avascular necrosis of the lunate, requires early diagnosis, often aided by MRI. Proximal row carpectomy (PRC) offers effective pain relief and functional recovery in advanced stages.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Kienbock's disease involves avascular necrosis of the lunate, causing wrist pain and dysfunction.
- Early diagnosis is difficult due to vague symptoms and limited initial imaging sensitivity.