[Distal traumatic avulsion of the triceps brachii. Apropos of a treated cases].
Traumatic distal avulsion of triceps brachii is a rare injury, usually due to a fall on the outstre ched elbow, with sudden contraction of the triceps muscle. Examination reveals pain, swelling, and a palpable depression just proximal to the olecranon. Lateral X rays show avulsed osseous material. Surgical therapy was advisable for complete avulsion. In this case, the authors used absorbable sutures for this reinsertion. Immediate surgical repair always achieves good results.
Gerard
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Département de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Clinique Saint-Joseph, Fougères.
Marion
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Garbuio
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Tropet
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D000328:Adult; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
Avulsion traumatique distale du triceps brachial. A propos d'un cas traité.