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Bilateral snapping triceps tendon after bilateral ulnar nerve transposition for ulnar nerve subluxation
1Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9230, USA.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Subluxation of the triceps tendon over the medial epicondyle is uncommon but can cause ulnar nerve issues. Careful surgical inspection during ulnar nerve transposition may prevent this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Subluxation of the medial head of the triceps tendon is a rare condition.
- It can be associated with symptomatic ulnar nerve compression at the elbow.
Observation:
- This report details a case of bilateral snapping triceps tendon occurring after bilateral ulnar nerve release with anterior submuscular transposition.
- The snapping triceps tendon was observed in both elbows of the patient.
Findings:
- The bilateral snapping triceps tendon complication occurred post-ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
- This suggests a potential link between the surgical procedure and tendon subluxation.
Implications:
- Careful intraoperative inspection of the triceps tendon during ulnar nerve transposition is recommended.
- This vigilance may help prevent the rare complication of triceps tendon subluxation and associated nerve issues.