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Triceps Tendon Anatomic Repair Utilizing the "Suture Bridge" Technique.

David Edelman¹, Asif M Ilyas²

¹Sidney Kimmel Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

|November 29, 2018

Summary

Triceps tendon ruptures require surgical repair. The novel suture bridge technique offers an anatomic repair with improved strength and allows for earlier patient motion.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal Research

Background:

Triceps tendon ruptures are infrequent but necessitate surgical intervention.
Current primary repair methods include transosseous, suture anchor, and anatomic techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the suture bridge technique for anatomic distal triceps tendon repair.
To highlight the potential benefits of this novel surgical approach.

Main Methods:

The study details the "suture bridge" repair technique.
This method facilitates an anatomic reattachment of the distal triceps tendon to its native footprint.

Main Results:

The suture bridge repair demonstrates potential for increased load to failure.

Keywords:

anatomic repair rupture suture bridge triceps

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It offers enhanced footprint coverage and superior load resistance.

This technique may enable earlier initiation of postoperative motion.

Conclusions:

The suture bridge technique provides an effective anatomic repair for distal triceps tendon ruptures.
Potential advantages include biomechanical improvements and facilitated early rehabilitation.