Avulsion of the triceps tendon during acceleration stress.
The authors present a rare case of triceps tendon avulsion associated with +5 G-force and muscle straining. Although failure of musculoskeletal system, mainly the cervical spine, secondary to high-G exposure has been reported, this is the first report they have found of a triceps tendon avulsion. Furthermore, unlike other traumatic triceps avulsions reported, the pilot involved had no known predisposing factors. Awareness of the possibility of such an injury must be maintained when a pilot of high performance aircraft presents with elbow pain.
Blumberg
Nehemia
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery B, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. frank_Y@netvision.net.il
Arbel
Ron
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Dabby
Dan
D
D000054:Acceleration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006112:Gravitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*