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Left wrist pain and stiffness
In MRI lunate bone AVN detected. What is the treatment for this . Is there any solution for the movement of the wrist.
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AVN of lunate bone is due to Necrosis of small bone in wrist of a size of peanut which is important in functioning of wrist
Its blood supply is precarious
Surgery will give you good result as it can't be reversed by waiting or any other modalities
Type of surgery will be decided on staging of disease
Next Steps
Consult an Orthopaedic surgeon
He will guide you through for further management
Health Tips
Don't put extra pressure on the wrist till further management is sought as it will decrease the outcome of surgery
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