TFCC Surgery Rehabilitation Protocols
Protocols for surgical management of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears. This page covers both arthroscopic debridement of central tears and repair of peripheral tears. Rehabilitation timelines differ between the two procedures, so check which one a protocol was written for.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — TFCC (Triangular… | NWB surgical UE | No lifting/pushing/pulling; no strengthening until 6 weeks; wrist orthosis full time until week 4 |
| University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — TFCC (Triangular… | NWB surgical UE until 12 weeks minimum | No strengthening until 8-10 weeks; immobilization type and duration depends on surgical findings and DRUJ… |
| UW Health — TFCC Central Tear Surgical Debridement | NWB surgical UE | No lifting/pushing/pulling; wrist-hand orthosis in slight extension (comfort only); orthosis off for hygiene… |
| UW Health — TFCC Peripheral Tear Surgical Repair | NWB surgical UE until 12 weeks | No forearm or wrist ROM weeks 0-4 (Dr. Kruse/Tofte: no wrist AROM until 6 weeks); no lifting/pushing/pulling… |
All 4 TFCC Surgery protocols
TFCC Debridement — TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) Debridement
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery
TFCC Peripheral Repair — TFCC (Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex) Peripheral Repair
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery
TFCC Debridement — TFCC Central Tear Surgical Debridement
UW Health
TFCC Peripheral Repair — TFCC Peripheral Tear Surgical Repair
UW Health