MR Imaging of the Traumatic Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex Tear

Overview

Journal Quant Imaging Med Surg

Specialty Radiology

Date 2017 Sep 22

PMID 28932701

Citations 15

Authors

Alex W H Ng

James F Griffith

Cindy S Y Fung

Ryan K L Lee

Cina S L Tong

Clara W Y Wong

Wing Lim Tse

Pak Cheong Ho

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Abstract

Triangular fibrocartilage complex is a major stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). However, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear is difficult to be diagnosed on MRI for its intrinsic small and thin structure with complex anatomy. The purpose of this article is to review the anatomy of TFCC, state of art MRI imaging technique, normal appearance and features of tear on MRI according to the Palmar's classification. Atypical tear and limitations of MRI in diagnosis of TFCC tear are also discussed.

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