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ULNAR SIDED TFCC TEARS A Biomechanical Comparison Between Repair Techniques

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC): 6 Components

3 FUNCTIONS OF THE TFCC

TRANSMITS AXIAL LOAD

STABILIZER OF THE ULNAR CARPUS

Class 1 (Traumatic Tears)

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PURPOSE

MATERIALS & METHODS

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RESULTS (Strength)

RESULTS (Stiffness)

RESULTS (Elongation)

RESULTS (Mode of Failure)

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SUMMARY

I M P O R T A N C E

IMPORTANCE

TECHNIQUE

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THANK YOU

Author: Steven J Lee, MD

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Further information:
Talk given at Lenox Hill Hospital Orthopaedic Alumni Day, 2001.