You have been thinking a lot lately about what you are going to do with the rest of your life. And as you considered various careers, health care has sounded like a good choice. And why not become a respiratory therapist? The demand for respiratory therapists has never been higher, so job stability is excellent.
The Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is formed by the triangular fibrocartilage disc (TFC), the radioulnar ligaments (RULs) and the ulnocarpal ligaments (UCLs). Anatomy of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Disc (TFC): The TFC is a trianguar, biconcave (concave on both sides and thicker along its periphery) articular disc that sits at the distal ulna, between the ulna and the carpals.
The TFCC is what stabilises the radius and ulna joint within the wrist. A TFCC tear can occur as a result of an injury to the wrist, such as a fall onto an outstretched hand, or from everyday wear and tear to the joint. Damage to the TFCC is quite common due to the wrist being a very complex mechanism with an extensive range of movement.