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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Arthroscopic dual-bone tunnel repair for palmer type IB injuries of the triangular fibrocartilage complex.

Zhen Yin, Weibo Zhou, Jiayi Ma, Jie Chen, Fulin Zhou

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Zhen YinDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 68, Gehu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
Weibo ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 68, Gehu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
Jiayi MaDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 68, Gehu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
Jie ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 68, Gehu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China.
Fulin ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Changzhou No. 2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 68, Gehu Middle Road, Wujin District, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China. drzfulin@yeah.net.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTriangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries, especially Palmer type IB, pose surgical management challenges due to associated distal radial ulnar joint (DRUJ) instability. Traditional surgeries entail risks of complications. Arthroscopic repair presents advantages but lacks consensus on optimal techniques. To evaluate arthroscopic dual-bone tunnel repair in patients with Palmer type IB TFCC injuries of the wrist.

methodsIn this retrospective case series, grip strength ratio, joint range of motion, pain visual analogue scale (VAS), modified Mayo wrist score, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores were assessed before and 12 months after surgery.

resultsThe cohort consisted of 45 patients. At 12 months, the grip strength ratio improved from 0.71 ± 0.08 to 0.93 ± 0.05 (P < 0.001), and wrist joint rotation increased from 126.78 ± 13.28° to 145.76 ± 8.52° (P < 0.001). VAS (1.60 ± 0.58 vs. 6.33 ± 0.91, P < 0.001), DASH (12.96 ± 3.18 vs. 46.87 ± 6.62, P < 0.001), and modified Mayo wrist (88.11 ± 4.43 vs. 63.78 ± 7.99, P < 0.001) scores all improved after surgery. The overall complication rate was 4.44%.

conclusionArthroscopic dual-bone tunnel repair appears to be an effective intervention for alleviating wrist pain, restoring stability, and enhancing joint function in patients with TFCC Palmer type IB injuries.

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ArthroscopyRange of Motion, ArticularTriangular FibrocartilageAdultFemaleHand StrengthHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWrist InjuriesWrist JointYoung AdultArthroscopyCase seriesDual-bone tunnel repairSurgical repairTriangular fibrocartilage complexWrist

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PMCPMC11348615

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