Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2017

KEINBOCK�S DISEASE: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Aparna Gupta, Dr. Gurpreet Singh

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 Aim: To present diagnosis, clinical features and management of Kienbock’s disease an create awareness of the differential diagnosis of the condition in patients presenting with insidious, progressive dorsal wrist pain.

Methodology: A 23 year old male presented with insidious, progressive dorsal wrist pain with reduced wrist movements. A diagnosis of Keinbock’s disease was made based on radiographs and MRI. Carpel fusion surgery was done in Feuary 2017, post surgery patient was given wrist mobilization (volar and dorsal, Ulnar and Radial glides).

Results: Range of motions and manual muscle pasting of wrist showed remarkable improvement in 3 months. Blood supply to the bone improved thereby changing the End feel.

Conclusion: This case report demonstrates importanc of radiographic findings, MRI, and clinical examination in accurate diagnosis and management of patients with wrist pain. 

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Article: Download PDF    DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.36106/gjra  

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Dr. Aparna Gupta, Dr. Gurpreet Singh, KEINBOCK�S DISEASE: A CASE REPORT, GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : VOLUME-6, ISSUE-11, NOVEMBER-2017

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