title: Mini dorsal incision to the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a new surgical approach.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to describe a mini dorsal approach to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). We describe a mini incision approach which aims to preserve the structure and proprioception of the primary and secondary stabilisers of the wrist joint. This approach requires less dissection and provides adequate exposure to the distal aspect of the TFCC and allows visualisation of the distal radial ulna joint (DRUJ) with complete TFCC lesions.
authors.affiliation: North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester, M8 5RB UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.affiliation: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR UK ; Trauma and Orthopaedics, North West Deanery, 3 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN UK.
authors.forename: Saqib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Javed
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Hall Ln, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9EP UK.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hayton
keywords: Mini incision; Proprioception; Surgical approach; Triangular fibrocartilage complex