Santa Clara, CA
A 50-year-old female asked:
When is an ulnar reduction necessary with a tfcc tear to the central disc and positive ulnar variance lot of wrist pain after fall 2 months ago?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Brownanswered
Hand Surgery 41 years experience
When the length of the ulna causes carpal impingement and potential for continued or new problems
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Answered Jul 19, 2021
Dr. Richard Makowiecanswered
Hand Surgery 29 years experience
If you have ulnar positive variance (a long ulna relative to the radius) and you have pain/loss of function that persists despite care with bracing, injections, therapy etc., then treatment with and ulnar shortening osteotomy ( a joint leveling procedure ) with or without wrist arthroscopy may be indicated.
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Reviewed Aug 02, 2021
Last updated Aug 2, 2021
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