Management of terrible triads

Dane H. Salazar; Jay D. Keener

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_5

Management of terrible triads

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Abstract

The term "terrible triad of the elbow" describes the combination of a traumatic elbow dislocation, radial head fracture, and associated coronoid fracture. This chapter focuses on the evaluation, treatment options, published outcomes, and complications of terrible triad injuries of the elbow. A systematic approach to the management of this injury complex is provided, with an emphasis on the understanding of the pathoanatomy and current surgical treatments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Unstable Elbow
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluation and Management
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319460192
ISBN (Print)	9783319460178
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_5
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

Complex elbow dislocation
Elbow
Elbow fracture-dislocation
Elbow instability
Radial head fracture
Terrible triad

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