[Distal traumatic avulsion of the triceps brachii. Apropos of a treated cases]

Traumatic distal avulsion of triceps brachii is a rare injury, usually due to a fall on the outstre ched elbow, with sudden contraction of the triceps muscle. Examination reveals pain, swelling, and a palpable depression just proximal to the olecranon. Lateral X rays show avulsed osseous material. Surgical therapy was advisable for complete avulsion. In this case, the authors used absorbable sutures for this reinsertion. Immediate surgical repair always achieves good results.