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Surgical Repair Using Suture Bridge Technique for Triceps Tendon Avulsion
Ryogo Furuhata1, Yusaku Kamata1, Aki Kono1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center, 2-5-1, Higashigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Case Reports in Orthopedics
|May 10, 2021
Summary
Triceps tendon avulsion, a rare injury, was successfully treated using the suture bridge technique. This method offers advantages for patients with poor bone quality or thin soft tissues.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Triceps tendon avulsion is an uncommon injury with no standardized surgical treatment.
- Current repair methods include transosseous tunnels and suture anchors.
Observation:
- A 58-year-old male presented with left elbow pain after a fall.
- Radiography confirmed an olecranon avulsion fracture, indicative of triceps tendon avulsion.
Findings:
- Surgical repair utilized the suture bridge technique with knotless anchors.
- This method achieved stable fixation of avulsed bone fragments and the triceps tendon.
- The patient experienced a full recovery in five months with no pain or motion limitation.
Implications:
- The suture bridge technique is a viable option for triceps tendon avulsion, especially in cases with compromised bone or soft tissue.
- It potentially avoids iatrogenic fractures and knot-related complications.
- This technique may offer a superior alternative for specific patient populations.
