Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Arthroscopic Repair for Traumatic Peripheral Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex: Seung Ju Jeon, Chan Sam Moon, Ho Seung Jeon, Haeng Kee Noh, Sung Hwan Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2007;20(4):330-334. Published online October 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2007.20.4.330

Abstract PDF: 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 79Â° (range 76~86Â°), average of extension was 78Â° (range 70~84Â°), average pronation was 85Â° (range 75~91Â°) and average supination was 87Â° (range 79~92Â°). 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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Intraarticular Soft Tissue Injuries in Fractures of the Distal Radius: A Descriptive Arthroscopic Study: Seok Beom Lee, Chang Beom Lee; J Korean Soc Fract 2001;14(4):726-732. Published online October 31, 2001; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2001.14.4.726

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to determine prevalence of the associated intraarticular soft tissue lesions with fractures of the distal radius by arthroscopic evaluation of the wrist joint and thus to avoid poor outcome after the conventional treatment. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Medical records, radiographs and arthroscopic findings of 27 patients with fractures of the distal radius that underwent arthroscopic procedures were reviewed . Relationships between fracture pattern and associated lesions of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligaments were investigated.
RESULTS
71% of fractures of the distal radius were associated with soft tissue lesions. Among those, tear of the triangular fibrocartilage complex was the most prevalent (47%). Associated lesions such as TFCC, scapholaunate and lunotriquetral lesion were more common with inraarticular fracture, while severe nature of the lesion that neccessiated pinning and/or arthroscopic repair was more common with extraarticular fractures of the distal radius.
CONCLUSION
Incidence of the associated soft tissue lesions in this study were comparably high with the latest publications. The authors suggest strongly that wrist arthroscopy should accompay any procedure for fractures of the distal radius, if it is to be done under anesthetic control, to get more favorable outcome.

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Arthroscopic Repair for Traumatic Peripheral Tear of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
Seung-Ju Jeon, Chan-Sam Moon, Ho-Seung Jeon, Haeng-Kee Noh, Sung-Hwan Kim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2007; 20(4): 330. CrossRef

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