title: Arthroscopic suture repair of peripheral tears of triangular fibrocartilage complex using a volar portal.
abstract: Surgical repair of a Palmer type IB triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear can be difficult using conventional dorsal portals and it may need special repair kits. The authors describe an arthroscopic technique using an additional volar portal that allows quick access and a secure purchase of peripheral TFCC tears as well as a distinct approach to dorsal wrist structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China. alvinchen@adm.cgmh.org.tw
authors.forename: Alvin Chao-Yu
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Kuo-Yau
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: Chung-Hsun
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Yi-Sheng
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013165:Splints; D013536:Suture Techniques; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation