Abstract
Aseptic necrosis of lunate bone (Kienbock's disease) is a common cause of wrist pain in clinic. After more than a century of research, although progress has been made in the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical treatment of lunar bone aseptic necrosis, its pathogenesis remains unclear. At present, it is generally believed that the blood supply destruction of lunar bone due to trauma is one of the causes for aseptic necrosis of lunar bone. Treatment varies according to different classifications, yet without unified or clarified therapeutic regimen. Wrist arthroscopy is a new method for Kienbock's disease. This article reviews the different stages and treatment methods of traumatic simple Kienbock's disease, providing reference for clinical treatment. Key words: Osteonecrosis; Lunate bone; Wrist joint
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