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A Non-surgical Intervention for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears.

Susan J Barlow^1,2

¹Department of Physical Therapy, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA.

Physiotherapy Research International : the Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy

|May 20, 2016

Summary

A novel brace offers a new non-surgical treatment for triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears when conservative methods fail. This brace improved weight-bearing and arm function, showing sustained results at one year.

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Area of Science:

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Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

Limited non-surgical options exist for triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears after failed conservative management.
Surgery is typically the only alternative, presenting a need for novel interventions.

Observation:

A case study investigated a novel brace for a TFCC tear in a patient unresponsive to conservative treatment.
The patient wore the brace for 12 weeks as a non-surgical alternative to surgery.

Findings:

Immediate improvements in weight-bearing tolerance and upper extremity function were observed upon brace application.
The patient achieved normal weight-bearing tolerance and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores after 12 weeks.
These functional improvements were maintained at the 1-year follow-up.

Keywords:

braces musculoskeletal pain physical therapy modalities wrist injuries

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Implications:

This novel brace represents a potential non-surgical treatment for TFCC tears.
It offers a viable alternative for patients who have failed conservative management and wish to avoid surgery.
Further research is warranted to validate these findings in larger patient cohorts.