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Neglected Triceps Tendon Avulsion: Case Report, Literature Review, and a New Repair Method
Yazdi HR, Qomashi I, Ghorban Hoseini M
Am J Orthop. 2012;41(7):E96-E99.

Triceps tendon rupture or avulsion is a rare tendon injury. The most common feature of injury is avulsion from osseous insertion on the olecranon. The diagno­sis of acute triceps tendon rupture may be missed, and a missed diagnosis can result in prolonged disability and delayed operative management. In this article, we report 2 cases of neglected triceps tendon avulsion and a new V-Y-plasty surgical technique for repair.


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