Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Avulsion of the Triceps Brachii - 3 cases report -

삼두 근 견열 손상 - 3례 보고-

  • Rhyou, In-Hyeok (Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianty Hospital) ;
  • Chung, Chae-Ik (Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianty Hospital) ;
  • Suh, Bo-Gun (Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianty Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Chul (Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Semyeong Christianty Hospital)
  • 류인혁 (포항세명기독병원 정형.성형센터) ;
  • 정재익 (포항세명기독병원 정형.성형센터) ;
  • 서보건 (포항세명기독병원 정형.성형센터) ;
  • 김경철 (포항세명기독병원 정형.성형센터)
  • Published : 2006.12.15
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Abstract

Avulsion of the triceps brachii is an uncommon injury. The usual mechanism of injury is fall onto an outstretched hand but can occur after direct contact injuries. Diagnosis is critical and dependent on history, physical examination, and radiological findings. Rupture of triceps brachii occurs most frequently at the tendo-osseous insertion and may be complete or partial, and could be associated with radial head fracture. Treatments include surgical repair of the complete rupture and immobilization of partial triceps rupture. We report 3 cases of triceps avulsion fractures treated by open surgical repair with literature reviews.

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