Biceps tendon and triceps tendon injuries. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Injuries to the biceps and triceps tendons about the elbow are relatively infrequent. Typically, they are traumatic events that occur as a result of a forceful eccentric contraction. Early recognition of these injuries and prompt intervention are the cornerstones to a successful outcome. Acute anatomic repair of complete injuries offers predictably good results. Conservative management, on the other hand, is typically reserved for partial injuries with little functional compromise, and for patients unfit for surgery. The challenges posed by chronic injuries can be addressed with a variety of surgical options. This article focuses on the timely identification and diagnosis of these injuries and specific indications and guidelines for their treatment.

publication date

  • October 1, 2004

Research

keywords

  • Arm Injuries
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Tendon Injuries

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 16544392023

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.csm.2004.06.001

PubMed ID

  • 15474231

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 23

issue

  • 4