Missed diagnosis of triceps tendon rupture: a case report and review of literature

SC Sharma, R Singh, T Goel, H Singh
Department of Orthopaedics, Paraplegia and Rehabilitation, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana), India

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.