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TFCC tear in my wrist.

2017-08-30 18:42:29
I am experiencing a partial tear along the lunar attachment of the TFCC. I wore a splint for 4 weeks and took physiotherapy sessions using laser. I have seen some improvement but still unable to lift something heavier than 100 grams or so. Can u please what I need to do next?
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If you have tried wrist immobilization and physio and  it doesn't show significant improvement, then it would need an open or arthroscopic tfcc repair with surgery.

Answered2017-09-02 10:34:55

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