TFCC Injury

It’s a crisp fall day in Seattle, and you’ve just wrapped up a long run around Green Lake. As you slow to stretch, you trip on an uneven patch of sidewalk and instinctively throw your hand out to break the fall. The sharp pain in your wrist isn’t just a simple sprain—sometimes, these injuries involve the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC), a key structure that stabilizes the wrist.

The TFCC acts like a cushion and stabilizer on the pinky side of your wrist. When torn, it can cause lingering pain, clicking, and weakness with activities like turning a doorknob, pushing up from a chair, or even holding a coffee cup. Unlike a mild sprain, TFCC injuries often don’t heal well on their own and can lead to chronic instability if ignored.

If your wrist pain doesn’t improve after a few days—or if it hurts with twisting, pushing, or gripping—it’s worth seeing an orthopedic specialist. With Ortho Compass, you can quickly connect to a local surgeon who treats TFCC injuries, without waiting weeks for a referral. Early evaluation means more options and a faster return to your normal activities.