WRIST ARTHROSCOPY FOR PALMER 1D TRIANGULAR FIBROCARTILAGE COMPLEX TEAR: TWO CASE REPORTS AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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Background: Isolated radial-sided tears of TFCC (1D Palmer classified lesions) are uncommon and treatment of these lesions is still controversial on a few researches. Objectives: To evaluate the clincal outcomes of two cases after arthroscopic repairing of Palmer type 1D TFCC injury by outside-in technique and discuss about the procedure as well as post-operative care. Methods: Case reports. Results: At 1-year follow-up, two our patients had full wrist range of motion, 90% grip strength, no pain, and returned to sport or daily work at their previous level of play. There were no complications. Conclusion: Wrist arthroscopy with outside-in technique is a simpe and effective method to address radial-sided TFCC tears Palmer 1D
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wrist arthroscopy, triangular fibrocartilage complex, outside – in technique
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