Preiser disease

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Preiser disease

(prī′zĕr, prīs′)
[Georg K.F. Preiser, Ger. orthopedic surgeon, 1879–1913]
Osteoporosis of the scaphoid bone (a carpal bone in the wrist), generally resulting from fracture or repeated trauma.
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Preiser,

Georg Karl Felix, German orthopedic surgeon, 1879-1913.
Preiser disease - atrophy or osteoporosis due to osteoporosis or fracture that has not been properly treated.
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Altay, "Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid in children treated by splint immobilisation: a report of two cases,"
The Role of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI in a Child with Sport-Induced Avascular Necrosis of the Scaphoid: A Case Report and Literature Review
Avascular necrosis of the scaphoid bone occurs in 2%-9% of all scaphoid fractures.
Atypical scaphoid avascular necrosis
Kienbock disease is avascular necrosis of the scaphoid bone.
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