title: Avulsion of the triceps tendon.
abstract: Avulsion of the triceps tendon is a rare injury. The clinical examination, including a test for complete rupture of the tendon, radiographic findings, characteristics of the normal maturation of the olecranon, and the surgical treatment of this injury are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Viegas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001846:Bone Development; D001863:Bone Screws; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries