J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2024 Jun;59(3):167-173. 10.4055/jkoa.2024.59.3.167.

Effective Functional Recovery after Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Foveal Repair

• Chu MS
• Jung HS
• Lee JS

• KMID: 2556582
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2024.59.3.167

Abstract

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury is a common source of ulnar-sided wrist pain and it is related with instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), which may result in disability with everyday activities of daily life. Failure of conservative treatment leads to the consideration of surgical treatments. Among them, arthroscopic trans-osseous TFCC foveal repair of the TFCC has recently become the basis of treatment. On the other hand, the rehabilitation protocol for effective functional recovery differs from author to author, such as the immobilization method and period, joint movement recovery period, muscle strengthening exercise method, and return to daily life. Despite this, nothing has been established. Therefore, this review article introduces the rehabilitation method after arthroscopic trans-osseous TFCC foveal repair by dividing it into four steps.

Keyword

triangular fibrocartilage; recovery of function; rehabilitation