Missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture: a case report and review of literature.
Rupture of the triceps tendon is an uncommon injury, probably the rarest of all tendinous ruptures. We present a case of missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture. Such diagnosis should be considered when a patient presents with pain and swelling at the back of the elbow after a fall on an outstretched hand.
Sharma
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Department of Orthopaedics, Paraplegia and Rehabilitation, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana), India.
Singh
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Goel
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery