label: History of triangular fibrocartilage complex tear
label_lc: history of triangular fibrocartilage complex tear
description: Recent or remote history of a tear in the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). The TFCC is a load-bearing structure between the lunate, triquetrum, and ulnar head. The function of the TFCC is to act as a stabilizer for the ulnar aspect of the wrist. The TFCC is at risk for either acute or chronic degenerative injury.