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KMID : 0386420070200040330
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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2007 Volume.20 No. 4 p.330 ~ p.334
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Arthroscopic Repair for Traumatic Peripheral Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
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Jeon Seung-Ju
Moon Chan-Sam
Jeon Ho-Seung
Noh Haeng-Kee
Kim Sung-Hwan
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Abstract
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Purpose: To assess the results of an arthroscopic repair for traumatic peripheral tears of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC, Palmer type Ib).
Materials and Methods: 10 patients with traumatic peripheral TFCC tear were treated with outside-in technique with arthroscope and evaluated with an average follow-up of 19 months (range, 15 to 28 months). The clinical outcomes were assessed with investigation of pain, range of motion, grip strength, return to job and patient’s satisfaction.
Results: The arthroscopic repair of traumatic peripheral TFCC tear resulted in significant pain relief and increase in functional ability of wrist, that is, 8 excellent, 1 good and 1 fair results. At last follow-up, the average of flexion was 79o (range 76∼86o), average of extension was 78° (range 70∼84o), average pronation was 85o (range 75∼91o) and average supination was 87o (range 79∼92o). Nine patients except one were back to their original job.
Conclusion: Arthroscopic repair of traumatic peripheral TFCC tear could be used for pain relief and increase in functional ability of wrist.
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KEYWORD
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Triangular fibrocartilage complex, Traumatic peripheral tear, Arthroscopic repair
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