Remedies For Kienbock's Disease
November 30, 2018
Kienbock’s disease is a painful wrist condition that occurs when the blood supplying the lunate, a small bone in the wrist, is cut off resulting in osteonecrosis, or the death of the bone. Often this is the result of trauma to the wrist. Patients may initially feel like they sprained their wrist, but the symptoms will persist far beyond the normal recovery time for a simple or even complex sprain, as Kienbock's is a lifelong disease. Symptoms include swelling, localized tenderness, weak grip strength, and limitations on wrist motion. With the right combination of treatments, these symptoms can be very manageable. The goal of treatment is to reduce pressure on the bone and attempt to restore blood flow. Get to know the best treatments now.