"A triceps tendon rupture represents the extreme end of the spectrum of triceps tendon tears where there is complete detachment of the triceps tendon. It most often occurs at the distal end. It is more common in males and seen in age groups 30-50."
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"If can either occur in an acute setting with trauma (e.g. as a result of a sudden forceful elbow contraction in weightlifters) or on a background of chronic triceps tendinopathic changes (older individuals with underlying systemic illnesses)."