What is triangular fibrocartilage complex injury?

The triangular fibrocartilage complex refers to the tissue system on the small finger (ulnar) side of the wrist. An injury to the TFC can occur as a result of immediate trauma such as a sports injury. TFC tears can lead to inflammation and joint instability or conditions such as arthritis.

How do members experience triangular fibrocartilage complex injury?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with triangular fibrocartilage complex injury*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for triangular fibrocartilage complex injury*

Who has triangular fibrocartilage complex injury on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 7
40s 1
50s 8
60s 5
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 21