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Fig. 2

From: All-arthroscopic repair of Atzei class II and III triangular fibrocartilage complex tears using the FasT-Fix suture device

Fig. 2

FasT-Fix suture device application for the patient in Fig. 1. Arthroscopic viewing from 6R portal. a Introduction of FasT-fix needle (F) from 3-4 portal for piercing TFCC by holding the TFCC in tension with ethibond suture (black arrow). b FasT-fix needle (F) penetrating and beneath TFCC for advancing the PEEK block (white arrow) to reach the ulnar joint capsule (U). c FasT-fix needle (F) from 3-4 portal about to pierce TFCC slightly volar to the first pierce with polyester suture (S) (black arrow). d Polyether suture (S) with twice piercing passes beneath TFCC and penetrate the proximal component (Pc) with ethibond suture (black arrow) kept in tension

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X