A case of ipsilateral both bone forearm fracture and acute distal biceps rupture

J Orthop Trauma. 2011 Nov;25(11):e104-6. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31821146e2.

Abstract

There have been no reports in the English literature of an acute distal biceps rupture with a diaphyseal forearm fracture. This report describes a case of the combined injuries associated with a compartment syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Compartment Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Compartment Syndromes / surgery
  • Forearm Injuries / complications*
  • Forearm Injuries / physiopathology
  • Forearm Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Trauma*
  • Patient Compliance
  • Radius Fractures / complications*
  • Radius Fractures / physiopathology
  • Radius Fractures / surgery
  • Recovery of Function
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries / complications*
  • Tendon Injuries / physiopathology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery
  • Ulna Fractures / complications*
  • Ulna Fractures / physiopathology
  • Ulna Fractures / surgery