title: The management of ulnocarpal abutment and degenerative triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in the competitive athlete.
abstract: Ulnar-sided wrist pain is a frequent cause for loss of practice time and competitive play for athletes. Ulnocarpal abutment, a common source of ulnar-sided pain, typically burdens athletes who participate in gymnastics, racket sports, and baseball. Although many athletes respond to nonoperative management, surgical intervention should be considered when symptoms persist. Surgical options include arthroscopic debridement, arthroscopic wafer, open wafer, or ulnar-shortening osteotomy. Treatment should be tailored to the athletes' level of function, expectations, and goals. The timing of interventions also influences the treatment algorithm. A successful outcome can be anticipated when appropriate treatment is rendered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Emory Orthopaedic Center, 59 Executive Park South Atlanta, GA 30329, USA.
authors.forename: Claudius D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Jarrett
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Baratz
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D003646:Debridement; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013165:Splints; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D014457:Ulna / Q000293:injuries*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones