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Kienböck's disease in cerebral palsy
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|August 1, 1977
Summary
Kienböck's disease, a wrist condition, occurred more often in adults with cerebral palsy. This is linked to wrist posture and blood flow changes affecting the lunate bone.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Kienböck's disease is a condition affecting the lunate bone in the wrist.
- Cerebral palsy can lead to characteristic physical postures and potential vascular changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the incidence of Kienböck's disease in adults with cerebral palsy.
- To explore potential etiological factors linking cerebral palsy and Kienböck's disease.
Main Methods:
- Case series observation.
- Clinical assessment of patients with cerebral palsy.
Main Results:
- Five cases of Kienböck's disease were identified in a cohort of 53 adults with cerebral palsy.
- The incidence in this group was higher than typically reported.
Conclusions:
- Habitual wrist flexion in cerebral palsy may contribute to Kienböck's disease.
- Altered blood supply patterns to the lunate bone are a potential mechanism.