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J Hand Microsurg 2018; 10(03): 166-171
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636729
Surgical Technique
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Triceps Tendon Anatomic Repair Utilizing the “Suture Bridge” Technique

David Edelman
1   Sidney Kimmel Medical College of the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Asif M. Ilyas
2   The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Received: 11 August 2017

Accepted after revision: 20 January 2018

Publication Date:
20 March 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Triceps tendon ruptures are uncommon injuries, but they typically require surgical repair. Multiple primary repair techniques are available, including transosseous, suture anchor, and anatomic repairs. The technique described here, the “suture bridge” repair, provides an anatomic repair of the distal triceps tendon to its footprint. It has the potential advantages of increased load to failure, better footprint coverage, higher load resistance, and allows for early motion.

Keywords

suture bridge - triceps - rupture - repair - anatomic
 

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