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01-02-2022 | Arthroscopy | Orthopaedic Surgery

Revisional triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repair using arthroscopic one-tunnel transosseous suture: preliminary results

Authors: Young Woo Kwon, Ji Hun Park, In Cheul Choi, Joon Suk Lee, Jong Woong Park

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 2/2022

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to report the clinical outcome of revision arthroscopic triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) foveal repair using a one-tunnel transosseous suture technique after failed primary TFCC repair.

Methods

Consecutive patients treated with arthroscopic TFCC foveal repair using the uniform one-tunnel transosseous suture technique after failed TFCC repair from 2014 to 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The clinical outcome was evaluated using the Modified Mayo Wrist Score (MMWS) and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick-DASH) score. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, stability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), grip strength, and active range of motion (ROM) of the wrist joint also were assessed.

Results

This study cohort consisted of eight patients, and their mean time to revision after initial surgery was 15.1 months. Previous surgeries were performed using an arthroscopy-assisted mini-open TFCC repair in six cases, an arthroscopic all-inside repair in one case, and an arthroscopic transosseous suture technique in the remaining case. After revisional TFCC foveal repair, all patients demonstrated improved pain and a stable DRUJ. Participants showed improvement in grip strength and mean active wrist ROM. There was improvement in MMWS (from 58.6 to 87.5) and Quick-DASH score (from 46.9 to 12.2) during the mean follow-up of 15.6 months (range: 8–36 months).

Conclusion

Based on the results of this study, remaining ulnar TFCC remnants may be appropriate for sufficient stable repair using an arthroscopic one-tunnel transosseous suture technique after failed primary repair. However, only a small number of patients was examined. A larger number has to be investigated to confirm the promising preliminary results.

Level of evidence

Level IV, therapeutic case series.

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Title: Revisional triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repair using arthroscopic one-tunnel transosseous suture: preliminary results
Authors: Young Woo Kwon
Ji Hun Park
In Cheul Choi
Joon Suk Lee
Jong Woong Park
Publication date: 01-02-2022
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-020-03613-1

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Revisional triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repair using arthroscopic one-tunnel transosseous suture: preliminary results

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Results

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Level of evidence

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