title: V-shaped double-row distal triceps tendon repair: a novel technique using unicortical button fixation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This report was designed to present a novel technique combining suture anchor and unicortical button fixation for distal triceps tendon repair.
  For anatomical reinsertion of an acute distal triceps tendon rupture, two suture anchors and one unicortical button forming a V-shaped configuration were used. The operative approach is described in detail.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Excellent clinical and functional results were achieved in the early postoperative phase. The patient reached full elbow range of motion and extension muscle strength (5/5) compared to the uninjured arm 12 weeks after surgery. Complications did not occur.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This is the first report using unicortical button fixation in distal triceps tendon repair with promising preliminary results.
  
  
  METHODS
  Technical description, case report, Level V.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Bastian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Scheiderer
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Lucca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lacheta
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: Andreas B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Imhoff
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Strasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. sebastian.siebenlist@tum.de.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Siebenlist
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Distal triceps; Double row; Tendon repair; unicortical button