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Osseous Triceps Avulsion in a 12-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report
Sean G Hernandez1, Ryan G McQueen1, John B Erickson1,2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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|July 15, 2024
Summary
A pediatric soccer player with elbow pain fully recovered after surgery for a triceps avulsion and radial neck fracture. Early diagnosis and treatment ensure excellent outcomes for these rare pediatric injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric sports medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Elbow injuries are common in pediatric athletes.
- Triceps avulsion and Salter-Harris fractures can occur following trauma.
- These injuries require prompt diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of combined osseous triceps avulsion and Salter-Harris radial neck fracture in a pediatric patient.
- To highlight the successful surgical management and functional recovery.
Main Methods:
- A 12-year-old female athlete sustained an elbow injury during soccer.
- The injury involved an osseous triceps avulsion and a type II Salter-Harris radial neck fracture.
- Surgical repair was performed using suture anchor fixation.
Main Results:
- The patient experienced significant right elbow pain post-injury.
- Open repair with suture anchors was successful.
- Full return to function and previous activities was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Combined triceps avulsion and radial neck fractures are rare in pediatric athletes.
- Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention lead to excellent outcomes.
- This case underscores the importance of appropriate management for pediatric elbow trauma.
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