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Triceps Ruptures After Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: A Report of 2 Cases
Theodore B Shybut1, Ernest R Puckett2
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Abstract:
Rupture of the triceps brachii tendon is exceedingly rare, and surgical repair is generally indicated. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics have been implicated in tendon pathology, including tendon ruptures. Triceps rupture has not been previously reported in the setting of fluoroquinolone antibiotic therapy. We present 2 cases of triceps tendon rupture after treatment with fluoroquinolones. In both cases, triceps repair was performed with good outcomes. These cases highlight a risk of fluoroquinolone-induced tendinopathy to athletes. The sports medicine team should be aware of this risk and consider it when choosing antibiotics to treat athletes.
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