Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery

R. Feitz*, M. J.W. van der Oest, the Hand-Wrist Study Group, E. P.A. van der Heijden, H. P. Slijper, R. W. Selles, S. E.R. Hovius

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Abstract

Aims Patients with a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury report ulnar-sided wrist pain and impaired function. The surgical procedure of TFCC reinsertion aims to improve function in patients with this injury in whom conservative treatment has failed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes of open TFCC reinsertion. Methods The study involved 274 patients who underwent open repair of the TFCC between December 2013 and December 2018. The patients completed the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire, and scored pain and function using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Range of motion (ROM) was assessed by experienced hand therapists. results Clinically significant improvements were reported in pain, function, and grip strength in 220 patients (80%) three and 12 months postoperatively. Conclusion These data will help surgeons to make decisions about the outcomes of open repair of the TFCC and to counsel patients appropriately.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)711-717
Number of pages7
JournalBone and Joint Journal
Volume103 B
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We would like to thank all patients who have filled out questionnaires as part of their clinical care and that have agreed that their data could be anonymously used for the present study. In addition, we would like to acknowledge the members of the Hand-Wrist Study Group, caregivers and personnel of Xpert Clinic, Handtherapie Nederland and Equipe Zorgbedrijven for assisting in the routine outcome measurements that are the basis for this manuscript.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery doi:10.1302/0301-620X.103B4. BJJ-2020-0556.R3 $2.00

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