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  • 14/08/2025

I drive my bike about 80km every day for work and have been having pain in my left wrist from the long rides. Recently, a senior orthopedic surgeon confirmed I have a TFCC injury in my right wrist. What are some ways to recover from this without surgery?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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