title: Radial side (1D) tears.
abstract: The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is the key structure at the wrist that facilitates the rotation of the radius and the carpus on the distal ulnar. The radial or type 1D tears of the TFCC are uncommon, but they pose a major disruption of the articular contact between the carpus and the distal ulna. The tears can heal by arthroscopically repairing the TFCC back to the radius using sutures through bone tunnels. This procedure allows patients to return to their work and sports activities with significant recovery of strength and range of motion.
authors.affiliation: Bellevue Bone and Joint Physicians, Affiliate Physician Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1632 116th Avenue NE #C, Bellevue, WA 98040, USA. t.trumble@comcast.net
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Trumble
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*