Ulnar shortening combined with arthroscopic repairs in the delayed management of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears |
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Authors: | TE Trumble M Gilbert N Vedder |
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Affiliation: | Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195, USA. |
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Abstract: | The functional outcome after surgery was determined in 21 patients an average of 29 months (range, 24-52 months) after surgery to evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic repair of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears and ulnar shortening. All of the patients had reparable lesions of the TFCC treated after a delay of more than 6 months from the time of injury. The patients' average age was 32 years and all patients had wrist pain limiting them from work and/or sports prior to surgery. After surgery, there was a significant relief of pain (p < .01). Grip strength and range of motion averaged 83% +/- 18% and 81% +/- 16%, respectively, of that of the uninjured side. At follow-up evaluation, 14 patients with repairs underwent follow-up studies; the TFCC was noted to be intact in 12 patients. |
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