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Diagnosed, triceps tendon has pulled a bit of bone off the olecranon process. where do i go from here treatment wise?

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Orthopedic surgeon: Triceps tendon ruptures or avulsions from the olecranon process require operative repair to restore elbow flexion strength. The repair is more successful if done acutely.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 8/4/2018

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