Galeazzi fracture-dislocation: Difference between revisions

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*Tintinalli
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*Images by Dr. Frank Gaillard; CC SA NC BY licence
*http://radiopaedia.org/articles/galeazzi-fracture-dislocation


[[Category:Ortho]]
[[Category:Ortho]]

Revision as of 03:35, 22 August 2013

Background

  • Radius fx (distal third) + distal radioulnar dislocation
  • Caused by FOOSH with flexed elbow or direct blow

Clinical Features

  • Localized tenderness/swelling over distal radius/wrist

Diagnosis

  • PA: May only show slightly increased distal radioulnar joint space
  • Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally

Management

  • Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF

See Also

Forearm Fracture

Source