Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery

Reinier Feitz; Mark J. W. van der Oest; Elisabeth P. A. van der Heijden; Harm P. Slijper; Ruud W. Selles; Steven E. R. Hovius

doi:10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

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Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery

Reinier Feitz
Mark J. W. van der Oest
Elisabeth P. A. van der Heijden
Harm P. Slijper
Ruud W. Selles
Steven E. R. Hovius
On behalf of the Hand-Wrist Study Group

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Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery

Feitz R, van der Oest MJW, van der Heijden EPA, Slijper HP, Selles RW, Hovius SER. Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery. Bone Joint J. 2021;103-B(4):711-717. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

Feitz, Reinier, et al. “Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery.” The Bone & Joint Journal, vol. 103-B, no. 4, 2021, pp. 711-717., https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

Feitz, R., van der Oest, M. J. W., van der Heijden, E. P. A., Slijper, H. P., Selles, R. W., & Hovius, S. E. R. (2021). Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery. The Bone & Joint Journal, 103-B(4), 711-717. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

Feitz, R., van der Oest, M. J. W., van der Heijden, E. P. A., Slijper, H. P., Selles, R. W. and Hovius, S. E. R. (2021) “Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery.” The Bone & Joint Journal, 103-B(4), pp. 711-717. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

Feitz, Reinier, Mark J. W. van der Oest, Elisabeth P. A. van der Heijden, Harm P. Slijper, Ruud W. Selles, and Steven E. R. Hovius. “Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery.” The Bone & Joint Journal 103-B, no. 4 (2021): 711-717. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

Feitz R, van der Oest MJW, van der Heijden EPA, Slijper HP, Selles RW, Hovius SER. Patient-reported outcomes and function after reinsertion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex by open surgery. Bone Joint J. 2021 Apr 1;103-B(4):711-717. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.103B4.BJJ-2020-0556.R3

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Abstract

Aims

Patients with a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury report ulnar-sided wrist pain and impaired function. The surgical procedure of TFCC reinsertion aims to improve function in patients with this injury in whom conservative treatment has failed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes of open TFCC reinsertion.

Methods

The study involved 274 patients who underwent open repair of the TFCC between December 2013 and December 2018. The patients completed the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire, and scored pain and function using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Range of motion (ROM) was assessed by experienced hand therapists.

Results

Clinically significant improvements were reported in pain, function, and grip strength in 220 patients (80%) three and 12 months postoperatively.

Conclusion

These data will help surgeons to make decisions about the outcomes of open repair of the TFCC and to counsel patients appropriately.

Level of evidence: III

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(4):711–717.

Correspondence should be sent to Reinier Feitz. E-mail: r.feitz@xpertclinics.nl

Hand-Wrist Study Group collaborators: R. A. M. Blomme, B. J. R. Sluijter, D. J. J. C. van der Avoort, A. Kroeze, J. Smit, J. Debeij, E. T. Walbeehm, G. M. van Couwelaar, G. M. Vermeulen, J. P. de Schipper, J. F. M. Temming, J. H. van Uchelen, H. L. de Boer, K. P. de Haas, K. Harmsen, O. T. Zöphel, J. S. Souer, R. Koch, T. M. Moojen, X. Smit, R. van Huis, P. Y. Pennehouat, K. Schoneveld, Y. E. van Kooij, R. M. Wouters, J. J. Veltkamp, A. Fink, W. A. de Ridder, L. S. Duraku, J. Tsehaie, R. Poelstra, M. C. Janssen, P. O. Sun, V. J. M. M. Schrier, L. Hoogendam, J. S. Teunissen, J. D. Dekker, M. Jansen-Landheer, M. ter Stege.

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