Unhappy triad (dictionary definition)

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Unhappy triad

The unhappy triad (of O'Donoghue) is combination of a meniscal tear, medial collateral tear and anterior cruciate ligament tear of the knee all resulting from the same injury. The knee becomes very unstable from the combination of injuries.