Abstract
Injuries to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) in athletes can be caused by acute trauma, chronic repetitive loading, or a combination of both. Regardless of cause, the management of TFCC injuries in the high-performance athlete is often different from the basic tenets applied to the general population. The diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation regimen should be individualized and sport-specific in athletes, taking into consideration the priorities and needs of the athlete while striking a balance between healing, return to play, and long-term well-being.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-321 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Hand Clinics |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Athlete
- Repair
- TFCC
- Tear
- Triangular fibrocartilage complex
- Wrist injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine