Diagnosing TFCC Injury Ulnar Fovea Sign. This test is probably the most sensitive and specific test for TFCC injuries. It is performed with the patient seated across from the surgeon, and his or her elbow placed onto the table, flexed to 90 degrees with the hand upright and the ulnar aspect...
·Suspect TFFC tear in patients with ahistoryandphysical examfindings including: ·recent acute injury/trauma involving: ·a fall onto an outstretched hand (typically with some degree of wrist extension and ulnar deviation) ·violent traction and/or twisting of a wrist/forearm (hyperpronation) ·...