WRIST ARTHROSCOPY FOR PALMER 1D TRIANGULAR FIBROCARTILAGE COMPLEX TEAR: TWO CASE REPORTS AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Nguyễn Phương Trần1,, Phương Nguyệt Anh Huỳnh 1, Trọng Tấn Lê 1, Phú Chân Nguyễn1, Xuân Thành Đào 2, Hồng Thiên Khanh Bùi 1,3, Xuân Thành Vũ 3
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 Hanoi medical university
3 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City hospital

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Abstract

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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