Avulsions of Triceps Brachii: associated injuries and surgical treatment; a case series

Triceps avulsions are reported to be among the least common tendon avulsions and associated injuries are not well understood. The study aim was to describe characteristics of triceps avulsions and it associated injuries. In this case series three patients with isolated triceps avulsion and three other triceps avulsion with associated injuries (one radial head fracture, one distal humerus articular fracture and one with MCL tear) who underwent surgery were evaluated. The mean follow up period was 21 month (6 months to 4 years). The mean Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) was 91. All patients came back to their previous work and all gained their previous level of activity except one with associated capitulotrochlear fracture. Surgical management of triceps avulsions results in very good outcome. Associated injuries should be addressed carefully because they play effective role in the end results especially in case of the articular fracture