Extensor Retinaculum Reconstruction of the Distal Radioulnar Joint in Adolescents

Pediatric Ulnar-sided Wrist Pain: A Review of the Current Literature

Patients presenting with ulnar-sided wrist pain can pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to physicians because there are several pathologies with similar signs and symptoms. In comparison with adult patients, other etiologies must be considered in the pediatric patient, given the skeletal immaturity and potential for known or unrecognized syndromes. In addition, these patients may not be able to articulate their symptoms as clearly as an adult patient, further stressing the importance of obtaining a pertinent history and performing a focused physical examination. Having a thorough understanding of the anatomy, the varying pathologies, and the indications for surgical and nonsurgical management will assist in improved patient outcomes.

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries in Children and Adolescents

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears can cause ulnar-sided wrist pain in children and adolescents following acute rotational injury or prior distal radius fracture. Surgical treatment, guided by the Palmer classification, is considered after activity modification and occupational therapy. All concomitant wrist pathologies, such as distal radioulnar joint instability, ulnocarpal impaction, and distal radius malunion, must be recognized and addressed at the time of TFCC debridement or repair. This article reviews recent literature guiding clinical evaluation and surgical treatment of children and adolescents with TFCC injuries. The authors' techniques for arthroscopic-assisted outside-in repair of Palmer 1B and 1D tears are described.