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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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Ruptures and avulsions of the distal tendon of the triceps brachii

Authors: Ali Hassan Chamseddine, Roger M. Jawish, Abdallah A. Alasiry, Hadi K. Zein

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Ruptures and avulsions of the distal triceps tendon are reportedly rare. Various local and systemic conditions have been reported predisposing to rupture. Ruptures may be complete or partial and may occur without or with avulsion of bony fragment from the posterior aspect of the olecranon process. They may easily be missed in acute stage. MRI constitutes a reliable tool for diagnosis as well as to disclose complete and partial forms. Association of triceps ruptures with bony and ligamentous injuries to the elbow has been recently reported. A comprehensive approach treating simultaneously all associated lesions is mandatory. Early surgical repair usually gives satisfactory functional results. Chronic unrepaired complete ruptures lead to serious disability of the elbow function with weak extension strength. This article aims at reviewing the current concepts on this subject.

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Title: Ruptures and avulsions of the distal tendon of the triceps brachii
Authors: Ali Hassan Chamseddine
Roger M. Jawish
Abdallah A. Alasiry
Hadi K. Zein
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0818-6

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