Arthroscopic Debridement and Arthrolysis for the Treatment of Advanced Kienbock's Disease: 18-Month and 5-Year Postoperative Results

Abstract

Background Salvage procedures, such as proximal row carpectomy, limited or total wrist arthrodesis, and wrist replacement, are generally preferred to treat advanced Kienbock's disease. However, these procedures are particularly aggressive and may have unpredictable results and potentially significant complications.