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Why did i get my triangular fibrocartilage complex (tfcc) tear in my wrist?
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2 main causes: Trauma such as a fall can cause a peripheral tear or central flap tear. Attrition tears can also occur from repetitive loading and overuse of the wrist. People with an ulnar positive variant (longer ulna than radius) are at greater risk for either type of tear.
Answered 9/28/2016
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