Osteonecrosis of the lunate
Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain
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Patel M, Osteonecrosis of the lunate. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 May 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-10217
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10217
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Maulik S Patel had no recorded disclosures.
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23 Jul 2010
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10 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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6 week history of wrist pain
Patient Data
Age: Adult
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Osteonecrosis of the lunate
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Frontal
Sclerosis and loss of height of lunate
Case Discussion
There is diffuse sclerosis and some flattening of the lunate in association with slight negative ulnar variance. Findings are consistent with avascular necrosis of the lunate (Kienbock disease).
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