Arthroscopic Debridement and Arthrolysis for the Treatment of Advanced Kienbock's Disease: 18-Month and 5-Year Postoperative Results

Ayik O., Demirel M. C., Turgut N., Altas O., Durmaz H.

JOURNAL OF WRIST SURGERY, vol.10, no.04, pp.280-285, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 04
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0040-1722570
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF WRIST SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.280-285
  • Keywords: Kienbock's disease, arthroscopy, advanced stages, debridement, arthrolysis, PROXIMAL ROW CARPECTOMY, OUTCOME MEASURE, MANAGEMENT, DISABILITIES, ARTHRODESIS, ARTHRITIS, SHOULDER, DASH, ARM
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Salvage procedures, such as proximal row carpectomy, limited or total wrist arthrodesis, and wrist replacement, are generally preferred to treat advanced Kienbock's disease. However, these procedures are particularly aggressive and may have unpredictable results and potentially significant complications.