TFCC stands for triangular fibrocartilage complex. It is a cartilage which sits in your wrist to help stabilise it. It can get torn when load is repeatedly applied to it.

 

Activities that may lead to a TFCC tear

• Repetitive weight bearing on the hands while the wrist is extended e.g. rowing, push ups
• Fall on outstretched hand e.g. fall in snow boarding

 

Signs and symptoms of Shoulder subluxation and/ or dislocation

• Pain at the wrist especially while extending the wrist or moving the hand towards the pinky
• Swelling at the wrist
• Pain while putting weight through the hand

 

How can Physiotherapy help?

Your Physiotherapist will be able to:

• Help you identify aggravating activities
• Help you identify positions of comfort
• Provide manual therapy to reduce pain and overactivity in muscles
• Guide you through strengthening exercises
• Provide strapping or bracing options