TORN TFCC / ULNAR SYTLOID FRACTURE

How old is the young man/boy---this make a huge difference in what transpires

I don't know a great deal but this is a tough one. Rehab won't be easy and it won't be fun. Expect to be immobilized up past the elbow joint for a period of time.

Sorry for the delay. We have had many Dr visits. Scheduling surgery to put in pins and repair tear. He is 16 and in 10th grade. Tell me that this makes a difference in a good way TRhit! He has had alot of good throwing the ball with a favorable future. Left handed, movement, and velocity. Hope it does not end here!

TFCC Injury

Hope this helps. It looks like full recovery is possible. A fall?

No it was not a fall. The orthapedic team Doctor thinks that it was from lifting weights. The wrist snapped. He did not feel any pain, but could not grip a ball later that day. Swelling and pain came the next day and not really alot of that. He has such natural movement on the ball I just hope this does not disrupt this nor the velocity. This is his one and only sport and he loves it. It would be sad for him to get taken out. These sporting activities are strong motivators for grades, character, community service and goals that players have for themselves. They can make the difference between a good kid involved or a kid with too much extra time finding trouble. Thank you very much for the article info.

BBB,

Post surgery interview several physical therapists until you find one you and your son are comfortable with. Your orthopod more than likely already works with a few in your area but this will be paramoint for recovery and return to the field.

Not all therapists are created the same and some who were not athletes or who don't deal with athletes are far too conservative even when not warranted. I promote a very conservative approach however when the doctor has released the athlete and structurally there are no boundaries a more aggressive approach is needed for most athletes to regain that last 15% of strength, mobility and overcome the psychological boudary that will inevitably be there.

You might want to try contacting an orthopedic surgeon online through their website and see if they can point you in the right direction.Where I'm from, I hear good things about what this guy is doin'. Personally I'd just google somebody near you and send them an email or something