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Conditions
TFCC Injury
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Forearm-Wrist
TFCC Injury
Ulnar‑sided wrist pain with rotation/grip; triangular fibrocartilage complex injury.
Ulnar fovea tenderness; pain with pronation/supination; click.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Wrist/forearm brace; activity modification; progressive strengthening; consider injection.
4–8 weeks
8–16 weeks
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Low–moderate
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Persistent instability/mechanical symptoms despite care.
2–4 weeks for light ADLs (if repaired)
3–6 months to moderate activity
Variable
8–16 weeks
Predictors:
Variable
Stiffness; residual pain in some cases
Helpful Devices
Wrist Support Brace
Reusable Cold Pack
Forearm Strap
Resistance Bands
Keyboard Wrist Rest
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