Distal triceps ruptures

Abstract

▪ Distal triceps ruptures are rare injuries due to the special anatomical features of the muscle and tendon-bone junction. ▪ This injury typically occurs at the tendon-bone junction due to an eccentric contraction of the muscle. ▪ The treatment is controversial, especially in partial ruptures; surgical repair is indicated for complete ruptures of the distal triceps tendon. ▪ Several repair techniques have been described for acute complete ruptures. ▪ Chronic ruptures often require reconstruction rather than direct repair.