This JAAOS review article examines the terrible triad injury — elbow dislocation combined with radial head and coronoid process fractures — covering relevant anatomy, biomechanics, fracture classification systems, surgical decision-making, and rehabilitation principles. It synthesizes available clinical outcome data to answer how these injuries should be systematically managed to maximize elbow stability and early motion.
This JAAOS review article examines the terrible triad injury — elbow dislocation combined with radial head and coronoid process fractures — covering relevant anatomy, biomechanics, fracture classification systems, surgical decision-making, and rehabilitation principles. It synthesizes available clinical outcome data to answer how these injuries should be systematically managed to maximize elbow stability and early motion.