title: Elbow dislocation with complete triceps avulsion.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen Medical Centre, West Block, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Karuppiah
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Knox