The TFCC connects the bones in the hand to the bones in the forearm to form the wrist. It plays an important role in:
- Moving the wrist
- Rotating the forearm
- Supporting the forearm when the palm is gripping an object
There are two types of TFCC Injuries:
Type 1. These injury result from physical injury, such as when a person overextends or over-rotates their wrist, or when they fall on their hand with it extended.
Type 2.The type 2 TFCC injury is also called chronic tear, this occur gradually and can result from damage due to aging or an underlying condition, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis.
