Exertion induced rhabdomyolysis of the long head of the triceps.
The case is reported of bilateral rhabdomyolysis of the long head of the triceps following intensive exercise in a 30 year old male weightlifter. The diagnosis was based on myalgias localised to one muscle and raised levels of muscle enzymes. Magnetic resonance imaging helped to locate the site and extent of muscular involvement. Treatment consisted of complete rest and adequate intravenous perfusion to allow clearance of the clinical and biological abnormalities and prevent renal involvement.
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Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, Hôpital Bichat, 46 rue Henri Huchard 75018, Paris cedex 18, France. goubjnal@club-internet.fr
Hoffman
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D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004487:Edema / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*