title: Late presentation of triceps rupture. A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Rupture of the triceps tendon is a rare injury. The treatment protocol for acute injuries is well described and predictably successful. However, if the diagnosis is missed, the surgeon is presented with a more difficult management problem. We report the case of a 19-year-old woman who presented 8 months following a triceps tendon rupture. The diagnosis and technique for repair and postoperative rehabilitation are described. A review of the literature is also presented. Although our patient regained excellent motion and function, we feel the injury is best managed by avoiding misdiagnosis via a high index of suspicion and a careful examination at the time of injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Inhofe
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Moneim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010173:Palpation; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D012861:Skating / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors