Type of Wrist Injury – Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex
What is it? Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex (TFCC) is a term used to describe a weight-bearing structure between the three hand bones—lunate, triquetrum, and head of ulna. Its role is to stabilise and support the wrist. People with TFCC injury often present with pain on the ulnar aspect of the wrist, with possible clicking on movements of the wrist and elbow. They will also experience pain when loading their wrists, for example, when leaning on them or doing push-ups. How does…