2007-09-13 05:48:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The cause of Kienbock's Disease is actually unknown but is thought to be related to trauma. The trauma has to be severe enough to interrupt blood flow to the area. This kind of trauma would be more appropriate in a fall.
Some people think overuse may cause it but there is no proof of this since many people have jobs that require repetitive wrist movements and don't get this uncommon disorder. Yes, it is too uncommon a disorder for repetitive movements to be verified as a cause.
If you are thinking of trying for workman's comp, you will have a rough road to haul since the disorder is not classified with a cause related to repetitive movements.
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2007-09-15 04:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋