title: Triceps Tendon Repair.
abstract: Complete triceps tendon rupture is relatively rare, but more commonly seen in the athletic population. Loss of extension strength is the functional deficit for the elbow after rupture of the triceps tendon. Although partial tears may be treated conservatively, complete tears of the triceps tendon must be repaired to provide active extension at the elbow. Our preferred surgical technique for repair of the acute triceps tendon rupture is presented, as well as strategies for reconstruction of the triceps tendon with an Achilles tendon allograft.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, and Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Electronic address: bennett@fondren.com.
authors.forename: James B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.affiliation: Fondren Orthopedic Group, 7401 South Main, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: Thomas L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Mehlhoff
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D053656:Tenodesis / Q000379:methods*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Achilles allograft; bone tunnels; triceps reconstruction; triceps repair; triceps tear