Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery

Terrible Triad of the Right Elbow Joint: A Case Report

K. M. Onuoha *

Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, Nigeria.

I. J. Owolabi

Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, Nigeria.

O. A. Alade

Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, Nigeria.

I. Adeyinka

Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, Nigeria.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Terrible triad of the elbow joint is a rare condition that usually follows a traumatic episode to the elbow joint. Classically the components of a terrible triad of the elbow involves posterior dislocation of the elbow joint ,coronoid process fracture and a radial head fracture and generally has poor outcomes .

This case report evaluates a 40 year old man who fell with the right arm extended with associated impaction to the right elbow joint. Clinical examination, X-rays and a three dimensional (3D) CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. He was subsequently counseled and worked up for surgery via Open reduction with K-wire fixation.

Keywords: Terrible, triad, elbow joint

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