Chronic triangular fibrocartilage complex tears. A case report and review of the literature.
The treatment of a young man with chronic symptomatic gross subluxation of the distal radio-ulnar joint of the right wrist secondary to traumatic disruption of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is described. At operation, a strip of tensor fascia lata was used to stabilize the distal radio-ulnar joint. Complete relief of pain and restoration of normal function was obtained following surgery. The literature on TFCC disorders is also reviewed.
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Department of Surgery, U.W.I., Jamaica.
D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014955:Wrist Joint