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An Atypical Presentation of Terrible Triad Injury in a Healthy 51-Year-Old Female Patient
1Sports Medicine, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, USA.
Abstract:
A left elbow fracture-dislocation in a 51-year-old female patient following a backward fall at home presented with a comminuted radial head fracture, coronoid fracture, and ruptured collateral ligaments. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a long-arm splint. Post surgery, aggressive rehabilitation was initiated to restore the range of motion (ROM). Compared to previous reports, this case demonstrates successful management of a severe elbow injury with excellent short-term outcomes. This case highlights the occurrence of the terrible triad in a patient without significant comorbidities and a low-energy fall, as well as the importance of early intervention, proper imaging, and interprofessional collaboration in managing such rare presentations.
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