Avulsion of the long head of the triceps in kidney transplant.
The authors describe a case of avulsion of the long head of the triceps in a patient with kidney transplant. An analysis of the case and a review of the literature suggest weakening of the osteotendinous junction due to the associated action of renal osteodystrophy and cortisone therapy.
D'Elia
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II Clinica Ortopedica dell'Università, Bologna.
Ahdieh
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Pamplò
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Catani
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries