are there any medications or natural remedies to cure kienbocks disease?

Question

my husband has kienbocks disease which affects the tendons in his wrists and causing him severe pain. I want to find something to help him.

Answer 1

Although there is no cure, there are several nonsurgical and surgical options for treating this disease. The goals of treatment are to relieve the pressure on the lunate and to try to restore blood flow within the bone.

Nonsurgical Treatment
The wrist may be splinted or casted for two to three weeks. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, will help relieve any pain and reduce swelling. If the pain continues, your physician may refer you to an orthopaedic or hand surgeon for further evaluation.

Surgical Options
There are several surgical options for treating the more-advanced stages of Kienböck's disease. The choice of procedure will depend on several factors, including disease progression, activity level, personal goals, and the surgeon's experience with the procedures.

In some cases, it may be possible to return the blood supply to the bone (revascularization). This procedure takes portion of bone (graft) from the inner bone of the lower arm. A metal device (an external fixator) may be used to relieve pressure on the lunate and preserve the spacing between bones.

If the bones of the lower arm are uneven in length, a joint leveling procedure may be recommended. Bones can be made longer using bone grafts or shortened by removing a section of the bone. This leveling procedure reduces the forces that bear down on (compress) the lunate and seems to halt progression of the disease.

If the lunate is severely collapsed or fragmented into pieces, it can be removed. In this procedure, the two bones on either side of the lunate are also removed. This procedure, called a proximal row carpectomy, will relieve pain while maintaining partial wrist motion.

Another procedure that eases pressure on the bone is fusion. In this procedure, several of the small bones of the hand are fused together. If the disease has progressed to severe arthritis of the wrist, fusing the bones will reduce pain and help maintain function. The range of wrist motion, however, will be limited.

Do not hesitate to discuss these options with your orthopaedic or hand surgeon.

Answer 2

Kienbock's disease or Lunatomalacia is a disease which involves collapse of the lunate due to vascular insufficiency and avascular necrosis. The only known treatments are surgical intervention.

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I am studying herbalism now, but not familiar with this - I have used this website for other things and it does mention the problem and what he can take. :)

Sorry I am not more help! Good luck!