Arthroscopic Management of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Foveal Injury

Hand Clin. 2017 Nov;33(4):619-624. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.07.009.

Abstract

The deep component of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) inserts onto the fovea of the ulnar head. This component is critical to provide distal radioulnar joint stability. The surgical techniques and results of transosseous inside-out TFCC foveal repair are discussed. The rewarding results encouraged the repair of TFCC to the fovea arthroscopically. Although the results are good, the factors of age (traumatic or degenerative) and quality of stump and TFCC proper, which relate to the results should be considered in the future.

Keywords: Arthroscopy; Fovea; Inside-out; TFCC.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Debridement
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patient Positioning
  • Physical Examination
  • Preoperative Care
  • Suture Techniques
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / diagnostic imaging
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / injuries*
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / surgery*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnosis
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery