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What is Preiser’s disease?

What is Preiser’s disease?

Preiser’s disease was named for the physician who first described it in 1910. It is a condition of osteonecrosis of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. The scaphoid is the first bone in the wrist next to the radius (forearm bone on the thumb side).

What is Preiser disease of the scaphoid?

Preiser disease, or ( idiopathic) avascular necrosis of the scaphoid, is a rare condition where ischemia and necrosis of the scaphoid bone occurs without previous fracture.

What are the treatment options for Preiser’s disease?

Preiser’s disease is initially treated by immobilising the wrist with a cast. However, in most cases the avascular scaphoid will start to collapse leading to degeneration within the wrist joints. This often requires surgical intervention to prevent the progression of arthris.

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Preiser’s Disease is non-traumatic AVN of the scaphoid which is a rare occurrence. Post- traumatic AVN of the scaphoid bone, especially after fracture is not uncommon. Preiser described this condition in 1910. Yet all of Preiser’s cases were associated with trauma or fracture, therefore he was more apatly describing post-traumatic scaphoid AVN.

What is Preiser’s disease of the scaphoid?

Written on February 24, 2014. Preiser’s Disease is non-traumatic AVN of the scaphoid which is a rare occurrence. Post- traumatic AVN of the scaphoid bone, especially after fracture is not uncommon. Preiser described this condition in 1910.

What is the role of arthroscopy in the treatment of Preiser’s disease?

Arthroscopy in Preiser’s disease allows direct visualization and assessment of the exact pathology of the radiocarpal and midcarpal joint and the scaphoid cartilage. Arthroscopic debridement of the necrotic scaphoid increased wrist functional range of motion, provided excellent pain relief, and improved health-related quality of life.