Sports-related injuries of the biceps and triceps

Biceps or triceps ruptures are rare but can cause a significant disability. Surgical repair has become the preferred method of treatment for the complete rupture, but the decision when to treat partial tears is less clear. Reconstruction of the tendon is the preferred method when patients have a del...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 555
Main Authors Bain, Gregory I, Durrant, Adam W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2010
Subjects
Arm Injuries - diagnosis
Arm Injuries - etiology
Arm Injuries - surgery
Arm Injuries - therapy
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - etiology
Athletic Injuries - surgery
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Elbow Joint - injuries
Elbow Joint - surgery
Humans
Muscle, Skeletal - anatomy & histology
Muscle, Skeletal - injuries
Muscle, Skeletal - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures
Rupture - etiology
Rupture - surgery
Rupture - therapy
Tendon Injuries - diagnosis
Tendon Injuries - etiology
Tendon Injuries - surgery
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Summary:Biceps or triceps ruptures are rare but can cause a significant disability. Surgical repair has become the preferred method of treatment for the complete rupture, but the decision when to treat partial tears is less clear. Reconstruction of the tendon is the preferred method when patients have a delayed presentation.
ISSN:1556-228X
DOI:10.1016/j.csm.2010.07.002