Triscaphe arthrodesis in the treatment of Kienbock's disease

ABSTRACT

Twelve patients with stage III Kienbock's disease were treated by triscaphe arthrodesis. The results were good concerning pain and average concerning grip strength which was ameliorated by a mean of 32%. On the contrary, limitation of joint motion was a constant postoperative findings. Radiologically, the carpal height was maintained and there were neither non-unions nor infections. Triscaphe arthrodesis seems to be a certain solution for the treatment of stage III Kienbock's disease