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Home » Patient Education » Hand and Wrist Overview » Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries (TFCC)
Bracing
If the wrist is stable, a splint may be prescribes to immobilize the joint allowing scar tissue to develop and eventually heal the tear. An anti-inflammatory and physical therapy may also be prescribed to aid in the healing process.
Cortisone
A Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physician may administer a cortisone injection to reduce pain or inflammation in the affected area. Injury to the TFCC can be debilitating. Through the intervention of a cortisone injection the affected individual can get back to his or her daily activities quicker and with less pain.
Surgery
Depending on the nature of the injury, surgery may be prescribed as the best form of treatment. When the wrist becomes unstable at the result of fracture, rupture, or complete ligament tears, surgery may be required. Debridement of the area may also be used if a tear occurs in the center of the TFCC where there is little healing capacity and limited blood supply. Debridement is often an effective method to remove damaged tissue and smooth the surface of the TFCC.
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