Failed Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair and Reconstruction

Remy V Rabinovich; David S Zelouf

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.003

Failed Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Repair and Reconstruction

Hand Clin. 2021 Nov;37(4):507-515. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.003.

Authors

Remy V Rabinovich¹, David S Zelouf²

Affiliations

¹ New York Hand and Wrist Center - Northwell Health, 210 East 64th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA. Electronic address: remyrabinovich@gmail.com.
² Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G-114, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

PMID: 34602130
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.06.003

Abstract

Unsuccessful triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repair or reconstruction is poorly defined, often stemming from multiple causes, both patient and surgeon-related. Complete evaluation of the patient's psychosocial status and involvement in any litigation claims is essential, as is a thorough history, physical examination, and imaging workup to accurately diagnose TFCC injury, along with any concomitant wrist pathology. Awareness of common complications and technical errors is critical, and preventive treatment strategies should be implemented to minimize these events.

Keywords: DRUJ; Failed TFCC; Revision wrist arthroscopy; Ulnar-sided wrist pain.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy
Humans
Triangular Fibrocartilage* / surgery
Wrist
Wrist Injuries* / surgery
Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
Wrist Joint / surgery