Best Practice Case Studies-Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears

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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

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2nd Edition, CASE 18

2nd Edition

Hand and Wrist

TFCC diagnosis

hand therapy

wrist widget

ulnar-sided wrist pain

occupational therapist