More than 40 years' follow-up of an unconstrained metal lunate replacement for the treatment of Kienböck's disease. (15th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parwaiz, Hammad; Elnikety, Sherif
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2018
• Publication Date: 2018-03-15
• Subjects: orthopaedics -- pathology -- radiology -- orthopaedic and trauma surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223546
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Kienböck's disease is characterised by avascular necrosis of the lunate bone, and over the years it has been a challenging disease to manage, with differing opinions on the best intervention. We present an interesting case of a metallic unconstrained lunate replacement that is still functioning well in a patient 40 years after surgery. This case report represents the longest follow-up of any such prosthesis.