title: MR Imaging of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex.
abstract: MR imaging has emerged as the mainstay in imaging internal derangement of the soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system largely because of superior contrast resolution. The complex geometry and diminutive size of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and its constituent structures can make optimal imaging of the TFCC challenging; therefore, production of clinically useful images requires careful optimization of image acquisition parameters. This article provides a foundation for advanced TFCC imaging including factors to optimize magnetic resonance images, arthrography, detailed anatomy, and classification of injury. In addition, clinical presentations and treatments for TFCC injury are briefly considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Cody
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, UC Davis Medical Center, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: Kirstin M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Small
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiological Sciences, UC Irvine Medical Center, 101 The City Drive South, Route 140, Orange, CA 92868, USA. Electronic address: hiroshi@uci.edu.
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yoshioka
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000293:injuries*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: 3D MR imaging; Palmer classification; Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC); Wrist