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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 91-B, Issue 10, 1400-1402.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.91B10.22498  
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Bilateral idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid

A RARE CASE OF PREISER’S DISEASE

S. Imam, MRCS, PgDipSEM, ST4 Trauma and Orthopaedics1; C. Aldridge, MB ChB, Foundation Year 2 Trauma and Orthopaedics1; and H. Lyall, MA, FRCS, FRCSEd(Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1

1 Broomfield Hospital, Court Road. Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ET, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr S. Imam; e-mail: drsamimam{at}doctors.org.uk

Whereas avascular necrosis of the scaphoid after a fracture is well-documented, idiopathic avascular necrosis of the scaphoid (Preiser’s disease) is rare. Little is known of the aetiology of the condition and even less about the best course of management. We describe a rare case of bilateral Preiser’s disease. Possible aetiological factors and a summary of the current concepts of management are discussed.






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