TFCC tears are part of the spectrum of ulnar-sided wrist pain. Often with clicking, they can be disabling to the athlete.
The TFCC acts as a primary stabilizer to the distal radioulnar joint (DR...
In athletes, there is a history of:
Acute trauma such as a fall on an outstretched hand, especially with ulnar load or ulnar deviation.
Traction or hyperrotation.
Previous Colles fractur...
Initial treatment for traumatic and symptomatic degenerative tears is conservative, for up to 8 to 12 wk and includes:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), relative rest (avoid pain...
Return to play:
McAdams 5[C] recommends a conservative approac...
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Ulnar-sided wrist pain has been described as the “low back pain” of the wrist due to the complexity of the functional anatomy, of which the TFCC contributes.
A detailed history and care...
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