A member asked:

Hi. my tfcc been torn 4 years now, and been misdiagnosed till few months. my new dr. suggesting surgery, what are the chances for full recovery?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies : It varies quite a bit based upon the nature of the problem and type of surgery. If the TFCC can be repaired and it goes onto heal without joint damage, they can do well. If there is a lot if articular damage, sometimes a partial fusion or resection is needed and there may be some permanent factors with that.

Answered 3/30/2015

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Risks of surgery: Any surgery has risks & these are the elements to consider: the injury (degree & type of damage), the patient (Health & ability to follow instructions), the hospital (nursing quality, infection rate), & the surgeon (experience and reliability) & lastly: luck - good or bad (chance is present in all human endeavors). Be sure you ask this question of the surgeon. Be sure you trust him & he respects u

Answered 3/30/2015

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