IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-2-18097 Original Research Paper A case of Kienbock disease successfully managed conservatively (Dr) Yogesh Kukreja Dr. February 2019 8 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

Kienbock’s disease is a rare condition with an unknown etiology. It should be considered in male patients of 20 to 40 years of age who presents with insidious onset progressive type of wrist pain. MRI is a sensitive mode for diagnosing the disease than a plain radiograph. There is no definitive treatment of the disease and may vary from conservative measures to surgical procedures depending on the stage of disease.