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  • Title: Current treatment concepts for "terrible triad" injuries of the elbow.
    Author: Bohn K, Ipaktchi K, Livermore M, Cao J, Banegas R.
    Journal: Orthopedics; 2014 Dec; 37(12):831-7. PubMed ID: 25437075.
    Abstract:
    Elbow fracture-dislocations destabilize the elbow, preventing functional rehabilitation. If left untreated, they commonly result in functional compromise and poor outcomes. The "terrible triad" injury is classically described as a combination of a coronoid process and radial head fractures, as well as a posterolateral elbow dislocation. Surgical treatment to restore stable elbow range of motion has evolved in the past few decades based on increased understanding of elbow biomechanics and the anatomy of these injuries. This article highlights current concepts in the treatment of these complicated injuries.
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