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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 Moran
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. Steven Moran
Plastic Surgery
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MN - Surgery

200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
507-910-0776
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English
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Steven Moran is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Moran is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kienbock's Disease, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy.

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Dr. James Higgins
Hand Surgery
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Dr. James Higgins
Hand Surgery
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3333 North Calvert Street NHC 200

3333 N Calvert St Ste 200, 
Baltimore, MD 
410-235-5405
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English
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James Higgins is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Kienbock's Disease
Elite in Kienbock's Disease
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University Paris Est

Creteil, FR 

Philippe Hernigou practices practicing medicine in Creteil, France. Hernigou is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. They are also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Synovectomy.

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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.
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.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure

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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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 15, 2026
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