Kienböck's disease of adults. M93.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M93.1 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Kienbock's disease causes one of the bones in the wrist (lunate bone) to slowly break down due to low blood supply. This process is called osteonecrosis. Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited movement, and decreased grip strength. The symptoms usually start in adulthood, but can occur at any age.
Kienböck's disease is a condition where the blood supply to one of the small bones in the wrist, the lunate, is interrupted. Bone is living tissue that requires a regular supply of blood for nourishment.
There is currently no evidence that Kienbock's disease is inherited. However, the cause of Kienbock's disease is poorly understood. It is possible that unidentified genetic factors contribute to the development of the condition. [3]
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There are several nonsurgical and surgical options for treating Kienbock's disease. [6] . Nonsurgical options include keeping the wrist from moving and medications. Surgical options include restoring blood flow to the wrist and evening out the length of arm bones. The goals of treatment are to reduce pain, improve wrist movement, ...
Kienbock's disease usually slowly gets worse over time. The underlying cause of Kienbock's disease is unknown. Diagnosis is made by imaging studies such as an MRI or CT scan. Treatment aims to relieve pressure and restore blood flow within the bone, and includes both surgical and non-surgical methods. [1] [2] [3]
Listen. Kienbock's disease causes one of the bones in the wrist (lunate bone) to slowly break down due to low blood supply. This process is called osteonecrosis. Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited movement, and decreased grip strength. The symptoms usually start in adulthood, but can occur at any age.
Joint swelling. It is not well understood how Kienbock's disease changes over time. Most people start to develop symptoms in early adulthood. Typically, only one wrist is affected. Over time, the wrist joint may break down leading to arthritis in the surrounding bones.
Kienböck's disease is a condition that progresses slowly, and many people do not decide to see a doctor until they have lived with symptoms for several months, perhaps longer. During your first appointment, your doctor will discuss your symptoms and medical history, then examine your hand and wrist.
Some patients may require more than one procedure if the disease continues to progress. In summary, patients with Kienböck's disease should not expect to ever return to normal wrist function after any treatment. However, treatment gives the greatest opportunity for long-term preservation of function and pain relief.
In its early stages, Kienböck's disease may be difficult for your doctor to diagnose because the symptoms are so similar to those of a sprained wrist . Imaging tests, such as x-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, are used to confirm a diagnosis of Kienböck's disease.
Although there is no complete cure for Kienböck's disease, there are several nonsurgical and surgical options for treating it. The goals of treatment are to relieve the pressure on the lunate and to try to restore blood flow within the bone.
The cause of Kienböck's disease is not known. Many people with Kienböck 's disease think they have a sprained wrist at first. They may have experienced some form of trauma to the wrist, such as a fall. This type of trauma can disrupt the blood flow to the lunate. Some things may put you more at risk for the disease.