“Snapping triceps”: A rare and misleading condition – a clinical case report

Pfister, Georges; Barbier, Olivier; Ollat, D.

doi:10.1016/j.hansur.2017.12.002

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“…Patients usually seek attention when the snapping becomes associated with pain and/or limited function (4). In some patients, the condition may be triggered by athletic performances (28). However, it is important to emphasize that for most cases, the condition can be unrelated to any sport activities (4).…”

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“…Snapping of the elbow joint is rightly divided into lateral (intra-articular) and medial (extra-articular) snapping as pathology, diagnostic strategy, and treatment of these two conditions are different (table I) (4,29). Briefly, snapping over the medial humeral epicondyle is caused by dislocation of the ulnar nerve or a part of the triceps tendon and is demonstrated by dynamic ultrasound and by an accurate physical examination (4,27,28,29). The treatment is based on open surgery (30).…”

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“…Usually, the shot is easily audible and visible. It is not uncommon for the two conditions to coexist as the snap of the triceps favors that of the nerve, producing a double snap on the medial side of the elbow (27)(28)(29). Watts and Bain (37) found that out of 17 patients with compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, 14 had a pathology associated with snapping of the triceps tendon.…”

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“…Some authors (38) attribute this medial dislocation to cubitus varus, either congenital or post-traumatic (39) or an abnormal insertion of the medial head of the triceps brachii (40), or a fourth muscle belly of the triceps brachii that inserts on the medial portion of the olecranon, more distally than the standard triceps brachii insertion (41). Finally, hypertrophied medial head due to working or sport activities can also cause triceps snapping (28). The diagnosis starts with physical examination.…”

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Snapping of the Upper Limb: a Clinical Overview

Moscagiuri¹,

Frizziero²,

Bigliardi³

et al. 2022

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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Snapping results from an abrupt displacement of an anatomic or pathologic structure during the movement of a closely related joint. Snaps are audible, palpable, and often, visible. Snapping phenomena are common within the general population and, in most cases, are associated with mild symptoms. However, especially in athletes, snapping could determine pain and functional impairment that may severely affect their sport activities. We focus on three major types of snapping occurring at specific joints of the upper limbs: the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of major advances in the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic imaging, and treatments of these specific snapping phenomena.

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Section: Extra-articular (Medial) Snappingmentioning

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Snapping of the Upper Limb: a Clinical Overview

Moscagiuri¹,

Frizziero²,

Bigliardi³

et al. 2022

Muscle Ligaments and Tendons J

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“…It can be associated with and co-exist with ulnar nerve instability or alternatively can be mistaken for ulnar nerve instability [6]. Postoperative snapping of the triceps following surgery for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is possible [7].…”

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Endoscopic Ulnar Nerve Release and Transposition: Single Portal Technique

Jarrett

Wang

2021

Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand

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Possible points of compression of the ulnar nerve: Tricks and traps that await clinicians from an anatomical point of view

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The ulnar nerve can be subject to numerous types of compression. The most common are cubital tunnel and ulnar tunnel syndromes, but there are many others with more uncommon etiologies. The existence of additional communicating branches, median nerve involvement, various types of injuries, and unusual anatomical variations can be a challenge for both diagnosis and treatment. This review presents a comprehensive depiction of ulnar nerve entrapment syndromes with particular reference to their anatomical background, risk factors, and clinical evaluation. Even common disorders can result from atypical morphological changes. It is important to be familiar with them as it is a key ability in daily medical practice.

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“Snapping triceps”: A rare and misleading condition – a clinical case report

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Snapping of the Upper Limb: a Clinical Overview

Snapping of the Upper Limb: a Clinical Overview

Endoscopic Ulnar Nerve Release and Transposition: Single Portal Technique

Possible points of compression of the ulnar nerve: Tricks and traps that await clinicians from an anatomical point of view

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