Acute ulnar nerve compression syndrome in a powerlifter with triceps tendon rupture - A case report

We report on the case of a bodybuilder and powerlifter who suffered from tr iceps tendon rupture complicated by acute ulnar nerve compression syndrome. The diagnosis was made clinically, radiologically, and sonographically. Ul trasound was helpful to demonstrate a large hematoma at the site of the inj ury. Early surgical intervention confirmed the presence of the hematoma com pressing the ulnar nerve and led to a complete restoration of ulnar nerve a nd triceps muscle function. Few reports on distal triceps rupture have been published but its complication by acute ulnar nerve compression has not be en reported on yet despite the close anatomical relationship of both struct ures.