How to tape a TFCC injury – cartilage disc in the wrist

Tape

Form: Cut two small I-strip wrist bands of about 10–12 cm. Round off the ends (anchors).
Number of strips: 2
Technique: Ligament technique (with stretch)

• Measure the circumference of the wrist for the small I-strip, leaving a gap about three fingers wide.

• When applying wrist tape, it’s often helpful to ask someone to assist you in placing the tape correctly.

• Tear the backing paper of the first small I-strip (blue) in the middle and apply the tape with stretch.
• Keep the hand and wrist in a neutral position and apply the small I-strip from the center of the wrist toward the sides with firm tension (ligament technique). Then place the two ends (anchors) without stretch toward the inside of the wrist. Make sure to leave a gap of about two fingers where no tape is applied. Rub the tape firmly to secure it.
• Turn the wrist over and apply the second I-strip using the same technique described above.
• The two wrist tapes should overlap slightly. Do not apply stretch to the anchors. This is important when taping in a circular pattern because too much tension can put unnecessary pressure on the ulna and radius.
• With the ligament technique, space is created above and below the wrist, which can help reduce pain.