An Atypical Presentation of Terrible Triad Injury in a Healthy 51-Year-Old Female Patient
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
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.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79834
Authors: Andrew Lew, Suleman Janjua
Institutions: William Carey University, Ascension Providence Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Rehabilitation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408050645