TFCC Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain - Anatomy, Diagnosis & Treatment
Lori Algar OTD, OTR/L, CHT on Fri, Oct 11,2019 @ 12:36 PM
Anatomy of the Wrist
The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a complicated component of the wrist comprised of several ligaments, an articular disc, a meniscus homolog and the sheath for one of the extensor tendons that crosses the ulnar wrist.
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The 3pp Carpal Lift and 3pp Wrist POP Splint for TFCC Injuries
Jennifer Curtis on Thu, Aug 23,2018 @ 12:33 PM
The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is a group of ligaments and cartilage on the ulnar side of the hand. The TFCC ligaments attach the cartilage to the small wrist bones which also suspend the ends of the two forearm bones, the ulna and the radius.
TFCC problems can be caused by a fall on an outstretched hand (a "FOOSH") or simply degeneration from overuse or the aging process. Athletes, particularly gymnasts who bare weight on their hands, are especially prone to TFCC problems
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