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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2026; 17(6): 119404
Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i6.119404
Published online Jun 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i6.119404
Delayed presentation of triceps tendon rupture after low-energy trauma: A case report
Mohammad Nasser Almatrafi, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Mecca 24241, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Huda Murad Qronfla, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca 24251, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Alaa Thabit Alsharif, Khalil Awad Almalki, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Abdullah Medical City, Mecca 24246, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Khaled Nasser Almatrafi, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 21955, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Almatrafi MN contributed to data collection and analysis, consents taking, following the case; Qronfla HM contributed to writing discussion and conclusion, contacting journal for publication; Alsharif AT contributed to writing the case presentation; Almatrafi KN contributed to writing introduction and background; Almalki KA contributed to supervising; Almatrafi MN, Qronfla HM, Alsharif AT, Almatrafi KN, and Almalki KA contributed to literature review; Almatrafi MN, Qronfla HM, and Almalki KA contributed to reviewing; Qronfla HM and Almatrafi KN contributed to manuscript formatting.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Huda Murad Qronfla, MD, MBBS, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, Mecca 24251, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Received: January 27, 2026
Revised: April 1, 2026
Accepted: April 21, 2026
Published online: June 18, 2026
Processing time: 141 Days and 23.2 Hours
Revised: April 1, 2026
Accepted: April 21, 2026
Published online: June 18, 2026
Processing time: 141 Days and 23.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Triceps tendon rupture is uncommon elbow injury that is usually associated with high-energy trauma. We report the case of a 37-year-old man who sustained a near-complete distal triceps tendon rupture following a low-speed motorcycle accident. Diagnosis was established through clinical assessment and magnetic resonance imaging. The patient underwent surgical repair using a Krackow suture technique with suture anchor fixation, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. At six months, he achieved full pain-free range of motion and complete recovery of elbow extension strength. This case emphasizes the need to consider triceps tendon rupture even after low-mechanism injuries.