Greater Austin Orthopaedics
Triangular fibrocartilage (TFCC) tear
Triangular fibrocartilage (TFCC) tear: this condition involves a traumatic or degenerative tear of the cartilage on the outside of the wrist. A fall on the outstretched hand, sports related injuries involving twisting of the wrist, or associated wrist fractures can also lead to this condition.
Scaphoid fracture or nonunion
Scaphoid fracture or nonunion: this condition involves a fracture to one of the main bones in the wrist. Trauma to an extended wrist from a fall, car accident, or sports injury is the typical presentation.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome: this condition is a result of abnormal pressure on a nerve (median nerve) that crosses the palm side of the wrist. Swelling of the tendons that flex the fingers can lead to this abnormal pressure.
Distal Radius/Colles fracture ("wrist fracture")
Distal Radius/Colles fracture ("wrist fracture") very common fracture involving the end of one or both forearm bones (radius/ulna). The fracture can occur from a fall to the outstretched hand, motor vehicle accident, or sports injury.
