Triceps tendon avulsion and associated injuries of the elbow

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 May 9:2013:bcr2013009460. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009460.

Abstract

A rupture or avulsion of the triceps tendon is very rare but concomitant elbow injuries with avulsion of the triceps tendon are even rarer. In this study, an extraordinary and unusual injury combination (radial head and trochlear fracture associated with triceps tendon avulsion), which happened during a fall onto the elbow with outstretched hand, was identified and has been discussed in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Adolescent
  • Arm Injuries*
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Fractures, Bone*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tendon Injuries*
  • Tendons / pathology*