Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Classification of Skeletal Muscle Fibers01:48

Classification of Skeletal Muscle Fibers

57.2K
Skeletal muscles continuously produce ATP to provide the energy that enables muscle contractions. Skeletal muscle fibers can be categorized into three types based on differences in their contraction speed and how they produce ATP, as well as physical differences related to these factors. Most human muscles contain all three muscle fiber types, albeit in varying proportions.
Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers
Slow oxidative, muscle fibers appear red due to large numbers of capillaries and high levels of...
57.2K
Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:24

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

7.9K
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging technique based on a phenomenon of nuclear physics discovered in the 1930s, in which matter exposed to magnetic fields and radio waves was found to emit radio signals. In 1970, a physician and researcher named Raymond Damadian noticed that malignant (cancerous) tissue gave off different signals than normal body tissue. He applied for a patent for the first MRI scanning device in clinical use by the early 1980s. The early MRI...
7.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Implementation of a wellness program in a subspecialized community radiology practice arm of a large academic healthcare system.

Clinical imaging·2026
Same author

MRI Assessment of Median Nerve Size in Patients with Proximate Electrodiagnostic Studies.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2026
Same author

External hinged fixation vs. internal joint stabilization for elbow instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of functional outcomes and surgical complications.

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques·2026
Same author

Sports injury: biomechanical approach to interpretation of knee MRI.

Skeletal radiology·2026
Same author

Postoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prophylaxis for elbow heterotopic ossification: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing COX-2 selective and nonselective inhibitors.

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques·2026
Same author

Bilateral anterior acetabular-superior pubic ramus junction fatigue fractures in a marathon runner.

Skeletal radiology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 5, 2025

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Complexities of Achilles Tendon Injuries — Research and Future Directions
08:48

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Complexities of Achilles Tendon Injuries — Research and Future Directions

Published on: October 27, 2023

972

Distal Triceps Tendon Tears: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patterns Using a Systematic Classification.

Joao R T Vicentini1, Nicolaas F J Hilgersom2, Edgar L Martinez-Salazar1

  • 1From the Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology.

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|January 26, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Distal triceps tendon tears consistently involve the superficial layer, often with concurrent deep layer involvement. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively visualizes these tear patterns based on the tendon

More Related Videos

Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease
09:30

Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Published on: December 18, 2016

19.7K
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

308

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 5, 2025

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Complexities of Achilles Tendon Injuries — Research and Future Directions
08:48

Author Spotlight: Exploring the Complexities of Achilles Tendon Injuries — Research and Future Directions

Published on: October 27, 2023

972
Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease
09:30

Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Published on: December 18, 2016

19.7K
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

308

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Distal triceps tendon tears are common injuries.
  • Understanding tear patterns is crucial for effective surgical repair.
  • Current classification systems may not fully capture the layered nature of the tendon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify distal triceps tendon tears based on their layered structure.
  • To evaluate the utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in assessing these tear patterns.
  • To correlate imaging findings with surgical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of MRI examinations in patients undergoing triceps tendon repair.
  • Independent assessment of MRI by two musculoskeletal radiologists.
  • Analysis of tear characteristics including layer involvement, size, and associated findings.
  • Correlation with surgical reports for detailed anatomical information.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-nine triceps tendon tears were analyzed.
  • The superficial tendon layer was involved in all tears.
  • The most frequent pattern was a full-thickness superficial tear with a partial deep layer tear (36%).
  • Tear severity correlated with triceps lateral expansion involvement and olecranon bursal fluid.
  • Isolated deep layer tears were not observed.

Conclusions:

  • Distal triceps tendon tears exhibit predictable patterns related to the tendon's layered anatomy.
  • MRI is a valuable tool for assessing these tear patterns.
  • Radiologists and surgeons should consider both superficial and deep layers when describing triceps tendon tears.