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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Hand Clin. 2015 Nov;31(4):641-50. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.06.010. Distal Triceps Tendon Injuries. Keener JD(1), Sethi PM(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, CB# 8233, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: keenerj@wustl.edu. (2)The ONS Sports and Shoulder Service, 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, CT 06831, USA. Acute triceps ruptures are an uncommon entity, occurring mainly in athletes, weight lifters (especially those taking anabolic steroids), and following elbow trauma. Accurate diagnosis is made clinically, although MRI may aid in confirmation and surgical planning. Acute ruptures are classified on an anatomic basis based on tear location and the degree of tendon involvement. Most complete tears are treated surgically in medically fit patients. Partial-thickness tears are managed according to the tear severity, functional demands, and response to conservative treatment. We favor an anatomic footprint repair of the triceps to provide optimal tendon to bone healing and, ultimately, functional outcome. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.06.010