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A 31-year-old male asked:

Mri shows tfcc tear ulnocarpal impaction 2mm of negative ulnar variance. not a lot of pain should i go for the surgery?

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Dr. Audie Rolnickanswered

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No: if you don't have symptoms would strongly recommend against surgery. nothing to gain

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