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Peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions can occur in isolation or in combination with injuries of the ulnar insertions and\/or the articular disk. Most commonly the meniscus homologue and dorsal capsule are affected. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography\/magnetic arthrography are used to assess peripheral lesions. The arthroscopic assessment of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions is limited. To date, data on the clinical relevance of the radiologic reporting of peripheral lesions are lacking. 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