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Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)TFCC Repair
Arthroscopic surgery for a tear of the cartilage on the little-finger side of the wrist, trimming or repairing the torn tissue depending on the tear.
TFCC Tear Treatment
The triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC, is a small cushion of cartilage and ligaments on the little-finger side of the wrist. It supports the joint between the two forearm bones at the wrist and cushions the wrist as it bears weight and rotates. It can tear in a fall onto an outstretched hand or a forceful twist, and it can also wear with age. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs TFCC Repair when a tear does not settle without an operation.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
How is a TFCC tear diagnosed?
By examination of the wrist, where particular movements reproduce the pain, and by imaging. An MRI scan can show the tear, and an arthroscopy shows it directly.
Why can some tears not be repaired?
The central part of the TFCC has a poor blood supply, so a tear there is unlikely to heal even when it is stitched. Those tears are trimmed. Tears at the outer edge, where the blood supply is better, can be repaired.
Will I be in a cast?
After a repair, the wrist is usually held in a splint or cast for several weeks so that the stitched tissue can heal. After trimming alone, a splint is usually worn for a shorter period.
When can I return to sport or heavy work?
Return is gradual and is guided by how the wrist recovers. It is counted in months rather than weeks, and it comes sooner after trimming than after a repair.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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