OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the functional outcome of patients with surgically treated terrible triad of the elbow.
METHODS:
A retrospective evaluation was performed using the MEPS score (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) of patients diagnosed with terrible triad of the elbow who underwent surgical treatment.
RESULTS:
14 patients (nine men and five women) and 15 elbows (one bilateral case) were evaluated. A MEPS average score of 78 points and 86% good and excellent results was obtained. As complications, we had one case of infection and three of neuropraxia of the ulnar nerve.
CONCLUSION:
The patients had stable elbow with good function, however with reduced range of motion. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.
Ulna fractures; Radius fractures; Dislocations; Elbow
