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Cartilage Tears of The Wrist - Frequently Asked Questions

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http://www.handandwristinstitute.com/cartilage-tears-wrist-doctor/ - Dr. John Knight reviews some of the most common questions asked in relation to cartilage tears of the wrist.

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initially right after a TFC injury placing you in a splint and taking anti-inflammatory medication for about four weeks May alleviate the pain and problem if there's a partial tear if the symptoms have been persisting for several months then a

splint may still be helpful to reduce the symptoms as well as a cortisone injection however usually TFC tears that are complete tears do not heal with conservative treatment and surgical intervention is warranted in 90% of cases with TFC

tears the cartilage is torn off the edge of the radius where this Tri angular cartilage right here attaches this slit denotes an actual tear this present 90% of the cases in this case we actually arthroscopically trim this little slit into an oval hole where the edges cannot

meet anymore relieving the pain in about 10% of cases the cartilage is torn on the edge of the cartilage where the there is actually better circulation in the ability to heal in addition this can also cause ligament instability or

shifting of two bones beneath the tear and is important in this case to actually repair the tear where we put several Little Stitches arthroscopically to mend the to mend the cartilage after arthoscopic TFC surgery if a simple debent procedure has been

performed within several days the brace is removed and You Begin range of motion exercises usually with a little therapy within six weeks there's a complete recovery and return to full activities if a repair procedure was performed however usually a cast is necessary for

six weeks and then a TW Monon rehab protocol after that arthoscopic TFC surgery is successful in 9 5% of cases occasionally soreness may be present for several months but usually there is a complete recovery

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