Complications after traumatic distal triceps tears: an analysis of 107 cases

Autor: David M. Macknet, MD, Samuel E. Ford, MD, Ryan A. Mak, BS, MA, Bryan J. Loeffler, MD, Patrick M. Connor, MD, R. Glenn Gaston, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 520-525 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-6391
DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2022.05.004
Popis: Background: The major complication and reoperation rates after distal triceps repair are poorly defined. The purpose of this large retrospective cohort study of distal triceps repairs performed by multiple surgeons within a large orthopedic group was to more clearly define the rates and risk factors of clinically impactful major complications and reoperations. Methods: All distal triceps tendon repairs for traumatic injuries performed from January 2006 to April 2017 with a minimum 2-month follow-up were identified using the Current Procedural Terminology code 24342. A total of 107 patients were included in this study. The primary outcome measure was total major complication rate. Reoperations, minor complications, and risk factors were also tracked. Results: Repairs were performed via bone tunnels (63.5%), suture anchors (13%), or a combination of the two (17.8%). A 14% complication rate and 13.1% reoperation rate were observed. Indication for reoperation included 9 reruptures, 3 infections, and 2 others. The time between injury and surgery was not found to be a risk factor for tendon rerupture. Smoking status, gender, utilization of a splint or controlled motion brace, and time to first active mobilization were not shown to influence rates or rerupture. Conclusion: Distal triceps repair for traumatic injuries is associated with 14% complication and 13.1% reoperation rates. Patient, rehabilitation, and surgeon-specific factors did not influence the complication rate.
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