Simultaneous, Ipsilateral Distal Biceps and Distal Triceps Rupture in Healthy Weight Lifter: A Case Report

Authors

Joseph S. Tramer, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ravi B. Patel, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Noah A. Kuhlmann, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Stephanie J. Muh, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Tramer JS, Patel R, Kuhlmann NA, and Muh SJ. Simultaneous, Ipsilateral Distal Biceps and Distal Triceps Rupture in Healthy Weight Lifter: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11(3).

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-12-2021

Publication Title

JBJS Case Connect

Abstract

CASE: A 38-year-old weight lifter presented with a complete distal biceps rupture with retraction and a near complete ipsilateral distal triceps tear sustained during the bench press exercise. The tendons were fixed operatively using a simultaneous posterior and anterolateral approach to the elbow.

CONCLUSION: Simultaneous, ipsilateral distal biceps and distal triceps tendon injury is a rare occurrence that leads to significant functional loss. Repair of distal biceps rupture using a single-incision technique with a cortical button and distal triceps using a double-row suture anchor repair was successful in restoring functional anatomy to our patient.

PubMed ID

34252056

Volume

11

Issue

3