Missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture: a case report and review of literature.
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Rupture of the triceps tendon is an uncommon injury, probably the rarest of all tendinous ruptures. We present a case of missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture. Such diagnosis should be considered when a patient presents with pain and swelling at the back of the elbow after a fall on an outstretched hand.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 13 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005