Lunate trabecular structure: a radiographic cadaveric study of risk factors for Kienböcks disease

K. L. Owers, P. Scougall, D. Dabirrahmani, G. Wernecke, A. Jhamb, W. R. Walsh

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Abstract

The aetiology of Kienböck's disease is unknown. Ulnar variance and lunate shape are possible mechanical risk factors. This study assessed the trabecular structure in 29 cadaveric lunates using microCT and correlated this with ulnar variance and lunate shape on plain radiographs and with bone density assessed using conventional CT. The bony trabeculae within the lunate were shown to run almost perpendicular to the proximal and distal joint surfaces in the coronal plane; these trabeculae met the subchondral bone at an angle between 72-102°. In lunates whose proximal and distal articular surfaces are not parallel, the trabecular orientation may be less able to resist compressive forces and more susceptible to fracture.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)120-124
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Erratum can be found in Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume, Volume 35(2), 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1753193409360430

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