Avulsion of the triceps tendon in secondary hyperparathyroidism. A case report.
We report a case of avulsion of the triceps brachii tendon in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism due to hemodialysis. A convulsion led to a stress rupture of the tendon, already weakened by degenerative changes. After surgical repair the patient regained nearly normal range of motion and strength.
de Waal Malefijt
M C
MC
Department of Orthopedics, National University Hospital of Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Beeker
T W
TW
D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery