%0 Journal Article
%T Perceptions and experiences of wrist surgeons on the management of triangular fibrocartilage complex tears: a qualitative study
%A Alexia Karantana
%A Andrew P. G. Fowler
%A Claire Diver
%A Vanessa I. Robba
%J Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
%@ 2043-6289
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1753193419826459
%X There is lack of consensus on the management of triangular fibrocartilage injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate wrist surgeons¡¯ experiences and perceptions regarding treatment of triangular fibrocartilage complex injuries and to explore the rationale behind clinical decision-making. A purposive sample of consultant wrist surgeons (n£¿=£¿10) was recruited through ¡®snow-balling¡¯ until data saturation was reached. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Two researchers independently analysed data using an iterative/thematic approach. Findings suggest that surgeons rely more on their own training and experience, and patient-related factors such as individual expectations, to inform their decision-making, rather than on published material. Current classification systems are largely considered to be unhelpful. Level of evidence:
%K Triangular fibrocartilage complex
%K distal radioulnar joint
%K qualitative
%K semi-structured interviews
%K decision-making
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1753193419826459