Table 4 Proportion of different types of TFCC peripheral tears in arthroscopy (Atzei’s classification)
Atzei’s classification | Styloid lamina (Distal component) | Foveal lamina (Proximal component) | DRUJ instability | No. (%), n = 174 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Class 1 Distal tear | Tear | Intact | No | 102 (59) |
Class 2 Foveal avulsion | Intact | Tear | Yes | 17 (10) |
Class 3 Complete tear | Tear | Tear | Yes | 52 (30) |
Class 4 Massive rupture irreparable | Tear | Tear | Yes | 3 (2) |