Arthroscopic treatment of TFCC lesions.
The TFCC bears axially applied load and stabilizes the distal radioulnar joint. Palmer's classification of TFCC lesions into traumatic and degenerative injuries allows a rational approach to treatment. Wrist arthroscopy provides both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in the treatment of these lesions.
Osterman
A L
AL
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Terrill
R G
RG
D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*