The triangular fibrocartilage complex, commonly referred to as the TFCC, is as its name suggests, a complex structure made up of several interconnected parts. Located on the little finger (ulnar) side of the wrist, the TFCC includes a combination of ligaments, cartilage-like structures, and a tendon sheath. These components work together to support and stabilize the wrist joint.
Non-Surgical Treatment For TFCC Tears Appropriate treatment approaches for managing symptoms of TFCC tears depends on both the stage and severity of injury. Assessment by an orthopaedic surgeon, with regard to the appropriateness of surgical intervention is useful. Because traumatic tears and degenerative tears are frequently managed differently. Many traumatic tears are repairable. Whereas degenerative… Read More >
TFCC tears are most commonly associated with falls onto an outstretched hand. Situations where the individual falls, landing on the hand with the wrist backwards and the forearm rotated into pronation.