title: Triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: a review.
abstract: Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears are a common source of ulnar sided wrist pain. Originally described by Palmer, in 1981, as a complex of several structures, our understanding of the anatomy and the function of the TFCC has been refined by histologic studies. The TFCC plays an important role in load bearing across the wrist as well as in distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) stabilization. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy as well as the Palmer classification system helps to guide treatment options.
authors.affiliation: NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Ann-Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Plate
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012421:Rupture; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology