Ruptures and avulsions of the distal tendon of the triceps brachii
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Ali Hassan Chamseddine Roger M. Jawish Abdallah A. Alasiry Hadi K. Zein
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
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
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol DOI 10.1007/s00590-011-0818-6 Received: 21 December 2010 / Accepted: 3 May 2011
