Injuries to the TFCC are common in sports where the wrist is heavily relied upon such as tennis, baseball and gymnastics. A tear in the TCFF can occur due to overuse of the joint during repeated sessions of these activities, during a fall or accident or through daily wear-and-tear.
The primary symptoms of a TCFF tear are pain on the small-finger side of the wrist, loss of range-of-motion, weakened grip and a “catching” sensation when moving the wrist. If you experience all or some of these symptoms, it is best to see a physician for proper diagnosis.