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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?
Samuel B. Adams
Distinguished in Kienbock's Disease
Podiatric Surgery
Distinguished in Kienbock's Disease
Podiatric Surgery

Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon

5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samuel Adams is a Podiatric Surgeon in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Adams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Alan B. Thomas
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease
Orthopedics
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease
Orthopedics

Proliance Surgeons

7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
Lakewood, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

 
 
 
 
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Samuel E. Galle
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease
Advanced in Kienbock's Disease

Proliance Surgeons

1810 116th Ave NE D-4, 
Bellevue, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Samuel E. Galle, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus on hand, wrist and upper extremity surgery, which includes sports injuries, osteoarthritis, fractures, nerve issues, and comprehensive elbow to fingertips healthcare. In his practice, he strives to work together with the patient to achieve a desired goal. This includes providing the patient with information about their condition and then defining treatment options. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities in his free time including playing soccer, snowboarding and camping. Dr. Galle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

What are the latest Kienbock's Disease Clinical Trials?
3D Printing Models and Personalized Guides in Surgical Planning of Shortening, Wedge and Dorsolateral Biplane Closing Osteotomies in Kienbock´s Disease Stages II and III.

Summary: Ischemic necrosis of lunate bone, osteonecrosis or Kienböck´s disease was described by Kienböck in 1910. Numerous surgical procedures for this disease had been proposed. These surgical options, that depends of the radiological stage and anatomical risk factors, can be classified into lunate unloading procedures, lunate revascularization, replacement procedures and salvage procedures. These procedu...

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Multicentric Observational PMCF Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcome, Performance and Safety of Implantable Devices in Hip Arthroplasty

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