title: Functional outcomes and complications after surgical repair of triceps tendon rupture.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to present the functional outcomes and complications after primary repair of triceps tendon ruptures (TTR).
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective review was performed on eight patients (six males, two females) who underwent transosseous suture repair for TTR. Mayo elbow score, range of motion, muscle strength and patient satisfaction were evaluated after at least 1-year follow-up.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean age of the patients was 25.1 years (range 16-42). The mechanism of injury was a sports injury in three patients, simple fall (fall on outstretched hand) in four and motorcycle accident in one patient. Two patients had associated radial head fracture, and one had a radial head fracture and trochlear fracture, and one patient had a medial epicondyle fracture. In two patients the diagnosis was missed at the initial admission to ED (delay, 20 and 75 days). Only one patient, who was a bodybuilder, had a history of anabolic steroid use, and the rest had no underlying disease or a predisposing factor for TTR. One of the patients with radial head fracture (displaced three parts) underwent simultaneous fixation using two headless screws. Patients were followed up for a mean of 18.8 months (range 12-26). At the final follow-up, all patients were satisfied with the treatment and the Mayo elbow score was excellent in six patients and good in two patients. There was 5° extension loss in two patients. Triceps muscle strength was 5/5 in all patients. Ulnar nerve entrapment occurred in one patient, so ulnar nerve release and anterior transposition were performed 3 months after surgery. Posterior interosseous nerve palsy occurred in one patient who underwent simultaneous radial head fracture fixation, but eventually returned back to normal 3 months postoperatively. All patients returned to their previous level of activity and occupation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Transosseous suture technique is a safe and effective treatment method for acute TTR with a low rate of complications and excellent functional outcomes.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective case series, Level IV.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Uncalı mahallesi Toroslar caddesi, Samut Comfort Palace E Blok No: 2, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey. drozkankose@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Ozkan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kose
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Uncalı mahallesi Toroslar caddesi, Samut Comfort Palace E Blok No: 2, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Omer Faruk
authors.initials: OF
authors.lastname: Kilicaslan
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Uncalı mahallesi Toroslar caddesi, Samut Comfort Palace E Blok No: 2, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ferhat
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Guler
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Uncalı mahallesi Toroslar caddesi, Samut Comfort Palace E Blok No: 2, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Baver
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Acar
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Uncalı mahallesi Toroslar caddesi, Samut Comfort Palace E Blok No: 2, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey.
authors.forename: Halil Yalçın
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Yuksel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Mayo elbow score; Surgery; Triceps tendon rupture