Suture anchor repair of ulnar-sided triangular fibrocartilage complex tears.
Traditional open repair of traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears requires a relatively extensive exposure, and arthroscopic repair, though conceptually simple, can be technically demanding. We describe a mini-open suture anchor technique that, while minimally invasive, is easier to perform than previously described open or arthroscopic techniques. Results achieved using this technique in eight cases compare favourably with those reported for other techniques.
Chou
K H
KH
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Sarris
I K
IK
Sotereanos
D G
DG
D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013537:Sutures; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000601:surgery*