Matthew Raymond Skalski DC, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Eric Allan White MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Dakshesh Bhulabhai Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

George Robert Matcuk MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Aaron Schein MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Deborah M. Forrester MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hector Riveramelo BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this presentation is to provide the viewer with: 1. A comprehensive review of the complex anatomy of the TFCC 2. An understanding of potential pitfalls in the accurate diagnosis of TFCC tears 3. A review of the pattern of TFCC tears as described by the Palmer classification using original illustrations and example cases.  

Anatomy of the TFCC  -Gross and sectional illustrations of anatomy, including ligamentous attachments Tear mimics  -Normal recesses  -Ligamentum subcruentum  -Hyaline cartilage interface  -Normal variations  -Patient positioning Palmer Classification Class 1 - traumatic -Type A -Type B -Type C -Type D  Class 2 - degenerative (ulnocarpal abutment syndrome) -Type A -Type B -Type C -Type D -Type E  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14002318/14002318_v8hf.pdf

Skalski, M, White, E, Patel, D, Matcuk, G, Schein, A, Forrester, D, Riveramelo, H, The TFCC - An Illustrated Review of Its Anatomy and Injury Patterns Based on the Palmer Classification.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002318.html