[Closed trauma of the tendon of the brachial triceps. Review of the literature. Apropos of 2 cases]

J Chir (Paris). 1992 Feb;129(2):99-102.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Triceps tendon closed trauma remains a rare injury. A palpable gap with impossible elbow extension against gravity is an important physical finding, and a positive "flake sign" or small avulsion fracture from the olecranon is found in the majority of patients. Trans-osseous suture gives excellent results. Partial lesions must be treated conservatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arm Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Arm Injuries / surgery*
  • Casts, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*