Onuoha, K. M. and Owolabi, I. J. and Alade, O. A. and Adeyinka, I. (2022) Terrible Triad of the Right Elbow Joint: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, 13 (2). pp. 1-5.
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Impact Archive > Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Feb 2023 11:09 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Jun 2024 09:26 |
| URI: | http://research.sdpublishers.net/id/eprint/1682 |
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