Torn Triceps Tendon -- A Rare But Serious Injury

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Torn Triceps Tendon -- A Rare But Serious Injury

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A triceps rupture specifically refers to the tearing of the tendon that attaches the powerful triceps muscle along the back of the arm to the tip of the elbow. Triceps ruptures commonly occur with falls onto an outstretched hand or during a block in football, when a sudden force causes the elbow to bend while the triceps muscle is simultaneously contracting and trying to straighten the elbow.

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RT @Sportsmd Torn Triceps Tendon http://bit.ly/c9z5Ms DE Aaron Smith from the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered it last week

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orthopedics.about.com — “A jersey finger is an injury to one of the important tendons of the finger. People with a jersey finger cannot bent the finger down into a fist position. Most often, a jersey finger occurs during a sports event as the finger is torn away when trying to grasp or tackle an opponent.View full resource at orthopedics.about.com

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handarmdocOzark Orthopaedics in 2007 and practices in Fayetteville. He enjoys combining his knowledge of physics and anatomy to help educate patients on their orthopaedic problems and potential solutions. As an upper extremity specialist, he particularly enjoys the variety in his specialty as he treats patients of all ages with a wide range of problems. His clinical and surgical interests include comprehensive surgery of the upper extremity (fingertips to shoulder), microsurgical reconstruction, trauma, arthritis, nerve compression, on-the-job injuries, sports-related injuries, and pediatrics." /> C. Noel Henley, MD Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgeon

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