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Get more information on the historical context, the etiology, the typical symptoms, the diagnostic procedures, the classification according to Lichtmann and the treatment options for Kienböck's disease (avascular necrosis of the lunate). In addition, learn what is known so far about the success rates of conservative and surgical measures in the treatment of this disease. This article also includes a case report of a 26-year-old woman whose avascular necrosis of the lunate was treated with a second dorsal metacarpal artery flap procedure.