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Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Lunate

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Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Lunate (Wrist) in a Sea Captain.

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the lunate is the most common bone affected with AVN in the hand. Idiopathic cases referred to as Keinbock’s disease is rare, with trauma being the most common risk factor or precipitating cause. Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the lunate is more commonly seen then AVN of the scaphoid. As with all traumatic injuries, they come in all shapes and forms. From all sports and occupations, So when a sea captain lost his footing on a slippery ladder injuring his wrist it occurred. AVN is often not suspected early on after injury. Pain and swelling are frequent findings after trauma. It is only when symptoms do not subside in a reasonable timeframe that other diagnoses are considered.

What is AVN?

AVN occurs when the trauma results in a loss of blood flow to the lunate, resulting in bone cell death referred to as necrosis. If symptoms persist, orthopedic surgeons often recommend fusion or removal of the lunate and placement of an artificial substitute bone. These surgical procedures carry the risk of loss of some hand function. A natural discussion for the sea captain would be non-surgical Regenerative Medicine approaches such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated source of blood platelets that contain growth factors. PRP alone is devoid of stem cells that are needed for a reparative effect in AVN. Therefore, Stem Cell Therapy is the cornerstone of trying to address AVN of the lunate in a non-surgical fashion.

AVN Treatment

Successful treatment is dependent upon many factors including early intervention. The delay in the diagnosis of AVN cannot always be altered. The long-term sequelae of AVN, most specifically rapid arthritis associated with joint collapse may be a variable that can be addressed with Stem Cell Therapy.

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