Author Topic: Torn TFCC (Wrist) (Resolved, but new problem) (Read 555 times)

Garrett Oden · « **on:** December 18, 2011, 07:36:13 AM »

I've searched and surprised to find no one else has torn their TFCC and posted about it here on APK.

It seems I've torn my TFCC in my left wrist. My research seems to suggest I have just about all of the symptoms (pain when twisting such as turning a key, occasional clicking, a few others) and it's my understanding it's the most common injury for this part of the wrist. Check out the diagram!

With the time of year bringing lots of traveling there is no point for me to visit a doctor, get an MRI, and have surgery (only if it's necessary) without spacing them over several weeks. In addition, it will cost far less insurance wise to wait until January. So I'm pretty much just chillen in a brace for a few more weeks.

Is there anything more I should know or do?

Thanks for the time!

UPDATE: Turns out I did not tear my TFCC, I merely had a big, bad bone bruise (say that three times fast). It's true. After the MRI and a couple visits it turns out that it wasn't anything that required surgery or a cast, only time and patience.

There was some bad news, however. She briefly mentioned "thinning of the TFCC" which seems to suggest that my TFCC is still at risk. She suggested rethinking my hobbies or at least wear a wrist brace while I train. Any thoughts?

Steven Low · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2011, 08:37:28 AM »

I think most of the ulnar sided wrist pain (that is never diagnosed here on the forums) is actually aggravation of the TFCC or surrounding structures. It can be consider the meniscus of the wrist.

I'm not sure what/how yours was injured, but it may or may not be torn (unless you get an actual diagnosis and MRI), so it's possible that physical therapy may help you significantly.

What are all the motions that hurt and what part during the motions hurt?

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2011, 11:08:26 AM »

Well that sounds like good news!

Turning my wrist either direction hurts the ulnar area (right on that bump) but the pain is more prevalent when I turn it palm up. Actions such as turning the doorknob and pushing up (with palm up) are things I've noticed bring significant pain, but when my hand is in a neutral position there is no pain.

I believe the injury occured several weeks ago when I was playing around on a picnic table, trying some unconventional movements. My foot clipped and I went for a roll on the concrete. The roll was successful for the most part (saved my face and felt decent), but I did hit my left wrist pretty hard at the beginning (left rolls, yes I'm weird).

Steven Low · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2011, 11:38:12 AM »

It's possible that it's just displaced and needs a grade V thrust to put it back into place...

I don't suppose you can se a physical therpaist or chiro anytime soon to check it out?

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2011, 11:47:10 AM »

Well the option to see a hand specialist is out the window till January, but a chiro may be a different story. Would an MRI still be involved?

Steven Low · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2011, 01:30:45 PM »

Quote from: Garrett Oden on December 18, 2011, 11:47:10 AM

Well the option to see a hand specialist is out the window till January, but a chiro may be a different story. Would an MRI still be involved?

If the chiro is good, probably not.

Does it hurt more with extension or flexion?

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2011, 02:02:22 PM »

Nope it sure doesn't.

Steven Low · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2011, 04:02:11 PM »

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:01:12 PM »

No it does not hurt with extension or flexion.

Steven Low · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:12:56 PM »

Hmmm. Ok. Yeah, get it checked out then

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2011, 07:24:42 PM »

I shall. I'll eventually come back with the results, treatment, and other information that may be useful.

Thanks for all the info.

Ken PKChiro · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:29:35 PM »

I see this tear a lot, actually commonly with reverse vaults at fault, and also basically any dynamic planting with rotation while the wrist is extended. It can heal, typically, but as steve said it's the meniscus of the wrist. Elbow issues often can make this situation worse as the ulna can be fixated causing excessive motion in the distal ulna over the fibrocartilage there. As steve said, chiro can help, but they have to look at the entire shoulder and even up to the neck (as well as the wrist and elbow, obviously)

AnthonyHadouken · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:37:08 PM »

is it possible for that tendon to pop up and over the ulna? cuz i think thats whats going on with me, i got a wrist brace and it helps to keep the tendon in place but im still getting a twinge when i pivot on that hand

Steven Low · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2012, 05:09:56 PM »

Quote from: anthony moyer on January 21, 2012, 02:37:08 PM

is it possible for that tendon to pop up and over the ulna? cuz i think thats whats going on with me, i got a wrist brace and it helps to keep the tendon in place but im still getting a twinge when i pivot on that hand

TFCC is not a tendon...

See a physical therapist

AnthonyHadouken · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:10:59 PM »

oh my bad tendon wasnt the right word but my pain is coming from the exact are the diagram shows so is it most likely that?

Steven Low · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:56:43 PM »

Quote from: anthony moyer on January 21, 2012, 09:10:59 PM

oh my bad tendon wasnt the right word but my pain is coming from the exact are the diagram shows so is it most likely that?

Maybe, maybe not.

Get it checked out so you can get a diagnosis...

AnthonyHadouken · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:22:02 PM »

mannn i really didnt want to but i guess i have to

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:00:40 PM »

UPDATE: Turns out I did not tear my TFCC, I merely had a big, bad bone bruise (say that three times fast). It's true. After the MRI and a couple visits it turns out that it wasn't anything that required surgery or a cast, only time and patience.

There was some bad news, however. She briefly mentioned "thinning of the TFCC" which seems to suggest that my TFCC is still at risk. She suggested rethinking my hobbies or at least wear a wrist brace while I train. Any thoughts?

Steven Low · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2012, 07:31:13 PM »

As long as you don't injure it, and take care of yourself (fish oil may help with recovery factors) you should be fine

Garrett Oden · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:16:20 PM »

Fish oil? Please explain

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Author Topic: Torn TFCC (Wrist) (Resolved, but new problem) (Read 555 times)