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Published in: HAND 4/2015

01-12-2015

Mini dorsal incision to the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a new surgical approach

Authors: David Murray, Saqib Javed, Mike Hayton

Published in: HAND | Issue 4/2015

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe a mini dorsal approach to the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). We describe a mini incision approach which aims to preserve the structure and proprioception of the primary and secondary stabilisers of the wrist joint. This approach requires less dissection and provides adequate exposure to the distal aspect of the TFCC and allows visualisation of the distal radial ulna joint (DRUJ) with complete TFCC lesions.
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Metadata
Title
Mini dorsal incision to the triangular fibrocartilage complex: a new surgical approach
Authors
David Murray
Saqib Javed
Mike Hayton
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
HAND / Issue 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-015-9748-9

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