WristWidget® (Black Adjustable Wrist Brace for TFCC Tears, One Size fits most. For Left and Right Wrists, Support for Weight Bearing Strain, Exercise

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For people with severe or persistent TFCC tears, a doctor may recommend surgery. One surgical option is a type of minimally invasive procedure called an arthroscopy. Other instances that may cause an acute injury or tear of your TFCC include falling on your wrist, twisting your wrist while weight-bearing, fracturing your wrist, and degeneration of the tissues as you age. These injuries and tears result in pain on the ulnar "pinky" side of your hand. The extensor carpi ulnaris relies on the TFCC for movement, and thus alteration of the motion of the extensor carpi ulnaris may lead to abnormal force through the TFCC, predisposing it to injury [2]

Function of TFCC: Main stabilizer of distal radioulnar joint (volar portion of TFCC prevents dorsal displacement of ulna and is tight in pronation and dorsal portion of TFCC prevents volar displacement of ulna and is tight in supination). Contributes to ulnocarpal stability [4] [5] If your TFCC tear is severe, you might have to undergo surgery. See a hand surgeon if you think you fall into this category. Possible Complications The dry arthroscopy technique of joint exploration can be utilized to reduce soft tissue infiltration and swelling by the continuous leaking of saline through the portals.

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There are some elements of the history which can occur in conjunction with individual sports, for example, baseball-specific acute injury can be due to forced wrist extension while doing a head-first slide or when a hitter attempts to hit an inside pitch and gets “jammed.” Initially, a traction of the radiocarpal and the midcarpal joints can be used to determine whether this provokes pain. [31] [32]Press test: Patient lifts themselves out of a chair using the wrists in an extended position. Pain indicates a positive test. Rettig AC, Athletic Injuries of the wrist and hand, part 1: traumatic injuries of the wrist. Am J Sports Med 2003:31(6):1038-48

Tears can be located in the ulnar or central portion of the ligament. Depending on the severity of the tear they are typically done either athroscopically or open. The rehab varies based on the type of repair and the amount of initial damage. Peripheral tears of the TFCC can be repaired with stitches. It is necessary to immobilise the wrist and elbow for weeks after the surgery to allow the tears time to heal. Hogrefe, C. (2016). Wrist-TFCC Compression Test. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ru0RUsEoKcIn most cases a traumatic (type 1) TFCC tear will respond well to non-surgical treatment. For major tears this involves wearing an above-elbow splint or cast on the wrist and forearm for 4-6 weeks, then progression to a removable splint with progressive strengthening and range of motion exercises over another 4-6 weeks. Anti-inflammatories and a corticosteroid injection to the wrist may also be recommended as additional treatments. Rehab Solutions. What is the TFCC? How do you treat it? Retrieved from https://rehabupracticesolutions.com/tfcc-treatment/ The Body Helix TFCC Wrist Brace is the best brace for TFCC tear injuries. It is specific to TFCC degeneration and tears. It will not help with other wrist injuries which may require a different sleeve or wrap. Post-operative complications like infections, hypertrophic scar, tendon injury, nerve injury, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and joint stiffness can occur with arthroscopic management. Another major risk is of iatrogenic instability following aggressive debridement and during wafer’s procedure.

Examination of a suspected TFCC injured patient requires careful palpation and application of few provocative tests. The patient must be seated in a relaxed environment and should be explained to report any discomfort or reproduction of symptoms during the process of examination. All tests must be performed on the uninjured limb first, this serves in two ways. One, it acts as a control for comparision, two, it alleviates apprehension in an anxious patient.

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This small but complex structure can tear easily as a result of a sudden impact or twisting injury. TFCC tears also happen more often in older adults, as the tissues that make up your TFCC break down and become thinner with age. This degeneration leaves your TFCC more vulnerable to tears. What causes a TFCC tear?