TFCC – a common wrist injury (signs and symptoms)
The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is a complex structure within the wrist, which acts as a major stabiliser of the joints between the two forearm bones (distal radioulnar joint) and also between the ulna (forearm) and the carpal bones (the hand). The TFCC helps to transmit the load from the wrist to the forearm, as well as assist in complex movements of the wrist.
The TFCC is susceptible to injury, commonly either traumatic or degenerate.
Traumatic injuries such as falling onto an outstretched hand or degenerate in nature (wear and tear). Risk factors include: Read more