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Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears
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Video Summary
Lorann Putnam, an occupational therapist specializing in hand therapy, explains a method for diagnosing TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) involvement in wrist injuries. She assesses ulnar-sided wrist pain by checking TFCC stability using an analog scale test, monitoring the pain threshold as patients lean forward. A wrist widget can be applied to mimic the TFCC, aiding in diagnosis and healing. A noticeable improvement in weight-bearing capability with the wrist widget suggests TFCC injury. Central tears heal slower and involve less circulation, while peripheral tears may indicate smaller differences in weight-bearing tolerance with the widget.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, CASE 18
Topic
Hand and Wrist
Keywords
2nd Edition, CASE 18
2nd Edition
Hand and Wrist
TFCC diagnosis
hand therapy
wrist widget
ulnar-sided wrist pain
occupational therapist
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