A Simple Surgical Technique for Arthroscopic Repair of Traumatic Radial-Side Peripheral TFCC Tear

Conventionally, The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) surgical procedures are complex in nature with open explorations and long hospital stays not to mention the added costs and the psychological stress for both the surgeon and the patient. Nowadays, surgical procedures are looked at in a different scope with the rapid progress of arthroscopic technology and equipment. To elaborate, here we introduce a simple surgical technique for arthroscopic repair of traumatic radial - side peripheral TFCC tear. In spite of the various surgical techniques found in the literature, we just used a k-wire and a couple of needles in order to repair Radial-sided peripheral TFCC tear. the simplicity of the current technique, adequate satisfaction and eliminating the use of a targeting device, is what sets this apart. For emphasis, this technique is less time consuming and is cost-effective with satisfactory result.