Question 1

Purpose of Evaluation

Accepted Answer

Early diagnosis of lunate bone necrosis Determining the extent of impaired blood supply Assessing wrist functional capacity and grip strength Preventing early-onset wrist osteoarthritis

Question 2

Symptoms Requiring Assessment

Accepted Answer

Persistent pain in the top middle of the wrist Swelling or stiffness in the wrist joint Noticeable weakness in hand grip strength Difficulty flexing or extending the wrist upwards

Question 3

Stages of Kienböck’s Disease

Accepted Answer

Stage I: Minor changes visible only on MRI Stage II: Increased density of the lunate bone on X-ray Stage III: Bone collapse and altered wrist mechanics Stage IV: Full osteoarthritis of surrounding wrist joints

Restore Your Wrist Mobility - Clinical Evaluation of Kienböck’s Disease