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Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

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Combined surgical treatment for missed rupture of triceps tendon associated with avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor-pronator muscle mass

Authors: Bulent Daglar, Onder M. Delialioglu, Erman Ceyhan, Okyar Altas, Kenan Bayrakci, Ugur Gunel

Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Triceps tendon ruptures are rare injuries. Coexistence of ipsilateral ulnar collateral ligament injury is even rarer. Here, we describe an unusual combination injury to elbow of a 39-year-old male construction worker consisting of triceps tendon rupture, avulsion of elbow ulnar collateral ligament and flexor pronator muscle origin ipsilaterally. A simultaneous repair and reconstruction of all damaged structures was proposed with individualized postoperative rehabilitation. Return to pre-injury level of activities obtained with this treatment protocol. High degree of suspicion and careful examination were needed to prevent missed diagnosis and prolonged instability which may be inevitable after inappropriate treatment of such injury.

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Title: Combined surgical treatment for missed rupture of triceps tendon associated with avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor-pronator muscle mass
Authors: Bulent Daglar
Onder M. Delialioglu
Erman Ceyhan
Okyar Altas
Kenan Bayrakci
Ugur Gunel
Publication date: 01-04-2009
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1828-8936
Electronic ISSN: 1828-8928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-009-0057-0

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Combined surgical treatment for missed rupture of triceps tendon associated with avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor-pronator muscle mass

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