title: [Triceps tendon rupture : Double-row repair and overview of alternative techniques].
abstract: Triceps tendon rupture is a rare injury. While partial tendon ruptures can be treated non-operatively, complete ruptures are an indication for surgical treatment in order to restore strength and a full range of motion. Although many different methods have been published, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical technique.We report the case of a patient who suffered from a complete triceps rupture after a fall. The injury was treated by open reduction and refixation of the tendon using the double-row technique. The following article describes the technique and highlights its advantages and disadvantages in comparison to other procedures.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Campus Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universität München, Nußbaumstraße 20, 80336, München, Deutschland. mirjam.lange@med.uni-muenchen.de.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Campus Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universität München, Nußbaumstraße 20, 80336, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Regauer
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Campus Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universität München, Nußbaumstraße 20, 80336, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Böcker
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie - Campus Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universität München, Nußbaumstraße 20, 80336, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ockert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D058971:Tenotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Double-row repair; Elbow; Operative technique; Tendon rupture; Triceps tendon rupture