TFCC & Ulnar sided wrist pain podcast

Wendy Medeiros and WristWidget® have long been proponents of the healing potential of TFCC tears through non-surgical management. In this Q and A, you can expect to learn more about why this is the case, what some influencing factors are towards healing as well as what you can do to create an environment for healing.

Dr. Ariane Asmus is a senior physician in the department of hand, replantation and microsurgery at the BG trauma hospital and clinic in Berlin. She's a published researcher with more than 20 publications in the hand surgery and rehabilitation field, with notable research on the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC).

In this episode, you can look forward to hearing Dr. Ariane's thoughts on:

• TFCC surgery techniques
• Conservative vs surgical management of TFCC tears
• Considerations for recovery timeline
• Incorporating the weight bearing test into surgical management of TFCC tears
• Future research projects

Wendy Medeiros designed the WristWidget® more than 17 years ago for the sole purpose of helping someone get back to work without wrist pain. Over the years, more and more people have asked; "When can I return to sport?" or "When can I go back to work?". This episode addresses this frequently asked question.

After listening to this episode, you should have a better understanding of:

- How much weight bearing tolerance is recommended before returning to sport or work

- What to do if your normal weight bearing tolerance is below 60lbs

Got any questions? Send us an email to info@wristwidget.com and we'll be happy to help.

Mahalo

TFCC surgeries such as TFCC debridement and ulnar shortening are often used in cases where ulnar sided wrist pain is longstanding and do not respond to conservative management. 

Wendy has seen her fair share of successful and unsuccessful surgical outcomes over the last 20+ years. Following a recent conference on all things TFCC, Wendy & Jan recorded a discussion on expectations surrounding TFCC surgery.

Is TFCC surgery a quick fix?

How long does TFCC surgery rehabilitation take?

Does TFCC surgery have a good success rate?

What should I do to prepare for my TFCC surgery?

We encourage you to listen to this podcast and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

Feel free to email us at info@wristwidget.com

Wendy Medeiros discusses the what, how and why behind using MRI's for TFCC tear classification.

Are MRI's the best diagnostic tool for TFCC tear confirmation?

What limitations do MRI's have when it comes to TFCC tear diagnosis?

How do we reconcile MRI results with weight bearing tolerance?

These questions are up for discussion in this episode! 

You can learn more about this and various other ulnar sided wrist pain topics at www.wristwidget.com

Today is a special episode, as we're bringing on a guest speaker! 

Shannon is a true TFCC athlete. We were privileged to have her share her story from initial diagnosis, treatment and what factors played a role in her recovery. 

How do you know when to start strengthening your wrist if you've had a TFCC tear?

What exercises are best to perform for TFCC tears?

Does my weight bearing tolerance affect strengthening?

What is the Wrist Ability program?

Wendy and Jan discusses this nuanced topic in today's episode. 

What is the relationship between the length of the ulna bone and ulnar sided wrist pain?

Wendy Medeiros (CHT, OT) takes us on a journey of her first encounter with ulnar variance and how her perspective on this diagnosis and measurement has changed over the last 17 years. 

If you have unanswered questions that include:

What is ulnar variance?

What is ulnar impaction?

What is ulnar shortening?

Is there a relationship between ulnar variance and TFCC tears?

Then this is the episode for you!

On today's episode, Wendy Medeiros (CHT,OT) talks about the Scapholunate. This structure definitely deserves a seat at the ulnar sided wrist pain table. We hope this is helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about the Scapholunate, and that this may answer questions about how the relationship between the TFCC and Scapholunate.

The ulnar side of the wrist consists of multiple structures that may play a role in wrist pain. Wendy Medeiros (CHT, OT) has often seen Extensor Carpi Ulnaris and TFCC injuries being mistaken for one another. In this episode, Jan poses some frequently asked questions to Wendy as they dive into ECU function, symptoms and treatment options. 

The ulnar side of the wrist consists of multiple structures that may play a role in wrist pain. Wendy Medeiros (CHT, OT) has often seen Flexor Carpi Ulnaris and TFCC injuries being incorrectly diagnosed. In this episode, Jan poses some frequently asked questions to Wendy as they dive into FCU function, symptoms and treatment options.

Wendy Medeiros (OT, CHT) has dedicated the last 17 years to helping patients with TFCC tears and ulnar sided wrist pain. She is an innovator in the field of hand therapy with a passion for solving complex problems with simple solutions.

Wendy has a discussion with Jan about differential diagnosis of ulnar sided wrist pain & TFCC tears in this episode. They touch on multiple structures in the 'black box' of the human body which Wendy has come across in her 17+ years of experience.