Hypocalcemic-induced tetany that causes triceps and bilateral quadriceps tendon ruptures.
Traumatic ruptures of the triceps are very rare among tendon injuries. A unique case of hypocalcemic tetany that induced spontaneous triceps tendon avulsion with associated bilateral quadriceps tendon ruptures is reported. The current orthopaedic literature is reviewed, and a new application of an existing surgical treatment for repair of the major tendon ruptures is described.
Mont
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MA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Torres
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J
Tsao
A K
AK
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000150:complications*; D007866:Leg; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D013746:Tetany / Q000209:etiology*