A 2019 TOP DOC An internationally recognized foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Lew Schon is Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy.
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At The Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Center at Mercy orthopedic surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated wrist conditions, such as a triangular fibrocartilage complex tear. Patients from the Baltimore region seek Mercy's expertise in understanding the complexities of wrist conditions.
The triangular fibrocartilage complex is a structure of cartilage located in the wrist on the little finger side. This structure provides support and cushioning to the wrist’s carpal bones and helps stabilize the forearm. TFCC tears can be classified into two types:
Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TCFF) tear symptoms include:
An orthopedic doctor specializing in hand and wrist conditions can diagnose a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TCFF) tear during a physical exam. An MRI is used to view the severity of the tear and X-rays may be taken to rule out fractures or other conditions.
Non-surgical treatment options for triangular fibrocartilage complex (TCFF) tears include:
Surgery may be the best treatment option when non-surgical treatments do not provide symptom relieve. An orthopedic surgeon specializing in wrist and hand conditions can perform arthroscopic surgery to repair a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TCFF) tear.
A 2019 TOP DOC Dr. John-Paul Rue is a Board Certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the prevention and treatment of injuries related to sports and exercise, including complex knee and shoulder reconstructions.