Triceps tendon avulsion
Definition / Description[edit | edit source]
Avulsion of the M. triceps brachii is an uncommon injury. [1][2][3][4][5] When there is a disruption from the triceps at the osseus tendon insertion at the elbow, it’s called an avulsion of the triceps. This avulsion, is the most common disruption and might be characterized by a small “flake” of bone which is avulsed from the olecranon at the point where the triceps inserts. This is also called the ‘flake sign’. Intramuscular or musculotendinous disruption is labeled as a rupture of the triceps and occurs less often.[2] [3][4][5]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.Michelle A. et al., Early mobilization using dynamic splinting with acute triceps tendon avulsion. Journal of hand therapy, 2005; 18 : 365-371
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.Clifford P.D. et al., Isolated long-head triceps brachii tendon avulsion in a surfer detected at MR imaging. Skeletal radiology, 2009 ; 38 : 77-80
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.Rajasekhar C. et al., Avulsion of the triceps tendon. Emergency Medicine Journal , 2002 ; 19 : 271-272.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.Sharma S.C. et al., Missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture : a case report and review of literature. Journal of orthopaedic Surgery , 2005 ;13(3) : 307-309.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.Singh R.K. et al., Complete rupture of the triceps brachii muscle. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2002 ; 36 : 467- 469.
