AI Article Synopsis
- Triceps tendon tears are rare and not often recognized as major tendon injuries.
- This case highlights a unique instance of simultaneous complete tears in both triceps tendons caused by a fall.
- The discussion covers anatomy, causes, imaging findings, and relevant literature on this type of injury.
Article Abstract
Triceps tendon tear is one of the least commonly recognized major tendon tears. Bilateral triceps tendon tears are especially rare. We present a case of simultaneous complete tears of bilateral triceps tendons secondary to a fall. The anatomy, etiology, image findings, and current literature are discussed.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4900026 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2484/rcr.v6i4.581 | DOI Listing |
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