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What is the definition of Kienbock's Disease?
Kienbock's disease causes one of the bones in the wrist (lunate bone) to slowly break down due to low blood supply. This process is called osteonecrosis. Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited movement, and decreased grip strength. The symptoms usually start in adulthood, but can occur at any age. The underlying cause of Kienbock's disease is unknown. Diagnosis is made by imaging studies.
What are the alternative names for Kienbock's Disease?
  • Kienbock's disease
  • Bilateral Kienbock's disease
  • Kienbock disease
Who are the top Kienbock's Disease Local Doctors?
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Steven L. Moran
Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Steven L. Moran
Plastic Surgery | Orthopedics

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2511
Languages Spoken:
English
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Steven Moran is a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Moran is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Moran is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. James P. Higgins
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. James P. Higgins
Plastic Surgery

Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

1406 Crain S Hwy 106, 
Glen Burnie, MD 
410-768-6440
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James Higgins is a Plastic Surgeon in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Philippe Hernigou
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Philippe Hernigou

University Paris Est

Creteil, FR 

Philippe Hernigou practices in Creteil, France. Hernigou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Their top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Osteotomy.

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What are the latest Kienbock's Disease Clinical Trials?
Multicentric Observational PMCF Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcome, Performance and Safety of Implantable Devices in Hip Arthroplasty
Multicentric Observational PMCF Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcome, Performance and Safety of Implantable Devices in Hip Arthroplasty
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2025

Summary: This long-term outcomes study is designed to collect safety and efficacy data on designated, commercially available, hip arthroplasty products.

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Use of Intraoperative Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound to Evaluate Femoral Head Perfusion in Infants With Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip at the Time of Surgical Reduction
Use of Intraoperative Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound to Evaluate Femoral Head Perfusion in Infants With Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip at the Time of Surgical Reduction
Who is this study for: Infants undergoing surgical reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Diagnostic test
Study Drug: Lumason
Study Phase: Early Phase 1

Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility and utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to provide real-time assessment of blood flow to the femoral head in infants undergoing surgical reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center