Clinical Outcomes of Low-Cost, Anchorless Repair of the Triceps Tendon Using a Proximal Knot Technique.

Purpose: To use validated outcome measures to evaluate the clinical results of surgical repair of distal triceps tendon ruptures using transosseous tunnels and high-strength sutures with proximally based knots.

Methods: A consecutive series of traumatic distal triceps tendon ruptures at a single institution was studied. All cases were surgically repaired by 1 surgeon using high-strength suture with a bone tunnel-based repair technique.

Acute Triceps Tendon Repair: A Technique Utilizing 3 Curved Tunnels and Proximal Knots.

Although triceps tendon tears are less common than other tendon tears, complete ruptures require surgical repair to restore the strength of the extensor mechanism of the elbow. There are several described techniques for repair using both transosseous tunnels and suture anchors. Current techniques often result in large suture knots over the dorsal ulna under thin subcutaneous tissue, which can be irritating for patients.

Diagnosis, Etiology and Outcomes of Revision Distal Biceps Tendon Reattachment.

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence, etiology, and clinical outcomes after revision distal biceps tendon repair. We hypothesized that re-ruptures are rare and can be reattached with satisfactory results.

Methods: Cases were identified from the case log of the senior author.