In patients whose ulna is longer than the radius at the wrist, the TFCC is usually thinner and more likely to tear. A TFCC tear involves the triangular fibrocartilage complex. A TFCC tear can happen in two different locations and is usually caused by different problems.

2021年10月26日 · Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears can cause pain and instability in your wrist. Simple treatments, such as rest and physical therapy, are often enough to heal a TFCC tear. Surgery may be necessary to repair more severe tears.

2023年12月18日 · Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries, a common cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain, may result from trauma or due to degenerative changes. Diagnosis is made clinically with ulnar sided wrist pain that is worse with ulnar deviation and a positive "fovea" sign.

2023年9月25日 · A TFCC tear is an injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex found in the wrist. Either sudden trauma or overuse causes it. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for a TFCC tear.

2018年9月18日 · TFCC tears are a common wrist injury that can make daily tasks difficult. Learn more about how to treat them and the recovery time involved.

2019年2月25日 · Injuries to this structure are called TFCC tears, and they can cause pain, swelling, and limited movement in the wrist. Treatment options include splints or casts, physical therapy, and...

2023年7月7日 · TFCC tears happen when your wrist is twisted and the TFCC bears the weight. When you swing a racket, bat, or similar object, your wrist is in a prime position to tear your TFCC.

A TFCC tear is a common injury in golf, boxing, tennis, water skiing, gymnastics, pole vaulting and hockey. Golf players and tennis players who suffer from a stable TFCC tear are able to start light activity ball contact at 3 weeks after the arthroscopy.

2024年12月28日 · The TFCC is a complex structure consisting of the triangular fibrocartilage (TFC) disc proper, ulnomeniscal homologue and numerous ligaments and tendons. Traumatic injuries are usually symptomatic whereas degeneration of the TFCC is usually asymptomatic 1.

Central articular disc (TFC) tears cannot be repaired (owing to its avascularity) and should be treated by limited arthroscopic debridement while preserving load-carrying function as much as possible.