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ReviewJournal of hand surgery global online2025

Arthroscopic-Assisted Repair of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex.

Joanne Y Zhou, Hubert Tuyishime, Jeffrey Yao

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Review in Journal of hand surgery global online, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors.

Joanne Y ZhouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
Hubert TuyishimeStanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
Jeffrey YaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries are a common cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain and may progress to persistent pain, instability of the distal radioulnar joint, and arthritis if left untreated. Diagnosis and management of these injuries requires a nuanced understanding of features pertinent to the clinical presentation, imaging, and arthroscopic findings for accurate management. Arthroscopic-assisted repair techniques have revolutionized surgical management, providing detailed visualization and facilitating the repair of TFCC injuries and associated pathologies with minimally invasive techniques. In this review, we discuss the anatomy of the TFCC, history and examination of ulnar-sided pathology, imaging findings, classification schemes, and surgical techniques for treatment of TFCC injuries. We also touch on pearls and pitfalls of the techniques, complications, and results of treatment.

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ArthroscopyDistal radial ulnar joint instabilitySurgical management techniques for triangular fibrocartilage complexTFCCUlnar-sided wrist pain

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PMID41127220
PMCPMC12537558

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