Rupture of the Triceps Brachii muscle: Difference between revisions
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A rupture of the distal triceps is the most uncommon rupture in the upper extremity, namely less than 1% of all the upper extremity tendon injuries.<ref name="Black">Blackmore S.M. et al, Management of distal biceps and triceps ruptures. Journal of hand therapy, 2006; 19 : 154-169. Level B</ref><ref name="Rin">Rineer C.A. et al., Elbow tendinopathy and tendon ruptures : Epicondylitis, biceps and triceps ruptures. Journal of hand surgery, 2009 ; 34 A : 566 – 576 Level B</ref> | A rupture of the distal triceps is the most uncommon rupture in the upper extremity, namely less than 1% of all the upper extremity tendon injuries.<ref name="Black">Blackmore S.M. et al, Management of distal biceps and triceps ruptures. Journal of hand therapy, 2006; 19 : 154-169. Level B</ref><ref name="Rin">Rineer C.A. et al., Elbow tendinopathy and tendon ruptures : Epicondylitis, biceps and triceps ruptures. Journal of hand surgery, 2009 ; 34 A : 566 – 576 Level B</ref> | ||
== Epidemiology / Etiology == | == Epidemiology / Etiology == | ||
We can associate triceps ruptures with a traumatic injury or sometimes it occurs after a surgical procedure where the triceps was reattached. For example some case reports confirm triceps ruptures after following total elbow arthroplasty. There are some predisposing factors for triceps rupture like : systematic endocrine disorders, renal failure, anabolic steroid use, local steroid injection, and chronic olecranon bursitis. When the triceps is placed in an unfavorable loading condition like lowering a very heavy object, the triceps can be at risk. The patient describes often an unexpected “pop” or giving way. Subsequently the patient has pain and weakness in the extremity. <ref name="Black" /><br> | |||
== Clinical presentation == | == Clinical presentation == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
A rupture of the distal triceps is the most uncommon rupture in the upper extremity, namely less than 1% of all the upper extremity tendon injuries.[1][2]
Epidemiology / Etiology[edit | edit source]
We can associate triceps ruptures with a traumatic injury or sometimes it occurs after a surgical procedure where the triceps was reattached. For example some case reports confirm triceps ruptures after following total elbow arthroplasty. There are some predisposing factors for triceps rupture like : systematic endocrine disorders, renal failure, anabolic steroid use, local steroid injection, and chronic olecranon bursitis. When the triceps is placed in an unfavorable loading condition like lowering a very heavy object, the triceps can be at risk. The patient describes often an unexpected “pop” or giving way. Subsequently the patient has pain and weakness in the extremity. [1]
