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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
A unique case of bilateral triceps avulsion fracture in a patient with pseudohypoparathyroidism
Ali-Asgar Najefi1, Peter Domos1
1Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust, Barnet Hospital, Barnet, UK.
Abstract:
Triceps tendon ruptures and avulsions are rare injuries and are often associated with systemic diseases. This paper illustrates the unique case of a 20-year-old female patient with pseudohypoparathyroidism, who sustained bilateral triceps avulsion fractures after a fall. She underwent suture anchor fixation, augmented with tension band suture as double row repair with excellent post-operative results. We describe the pathophysiology of this injury and the unique method of fixation, which can be an alternative effective method to repair these injuries.
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