Elbow Dislocation with Complete Triceps Avulsion. (30th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karuppiah, S. V.; Knox, D.
• Other Names: Faisham W. I. Academic Editor.; Gotoh M. Academic Editor.; Mayr J. Academic Editor.; Perrini P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-04-30
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/636504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : Radio-ulnar Fracture dislocation of the elbow is a high-energy trauma which can be associated with significant ligamentous injury in adults. We report an unusual triad of injury in a patient with avulsion injury of the triceps. This injury can be thought of as a variant of "terrible triad" with dislocation of radio-ulnar joint, radial head fracture, and medial collateral ligament injury with avulsion of the triceps. Elbow has to be stabilized with early repair of the ligaments for a successful outcome.