- Female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I injured my right wrist TFCC around two months back and the doctor recommended surgery. Can you explain the difference between open surgery and arthroscopy for TFCC repair? I'm a bit nervous about the options and recovery process
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Arthroscopy is minimally invasive with quicker recovery; open surgery is used for more complex TFCC tears.
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