Complications after arthroscopic triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) surgery.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
; 49(2): 149-157, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-38315134
ABSTRACT
Wrist arthroscopy is a valuable and widely utilized tool in the treatment of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries. These procedures include synovectomy alone, peri-capsular or transosseous repair, and arthroscopic-assisted reconstruction, and each are associated with specific complications. This review describes the types of complications and their rates in different types of arthroscopic TFCC surgery reported in the literature and in our centre. Across the spectrum of arthroscopic TFCC surgery, complication rates and the learning curve increase with surgical complexity. Relevant anatomy, prevention and management of complications including nerve injury and irritation, extensor tendon injury and tendinitis, fracture, stiffness, and persistence of symptoms or instability are discussed. Vigilance to anatomical details and careful dissection can help to reduce complications that may result in disturbing pain and functional loss.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tendon Injuries
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Wrist Injuries
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Triangular Fibrocartilage
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
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J. hand surg., Eur. vol
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Journal of hand surgery. European volume (Online)
Year:
2024
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Article
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