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*Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally | *Lateral: Ulna is displaced dorsally | ||
[[File:Galeazzi fx.jpeg| | [[File:Galeazzi fx.jpeg|thumb|Galeazzi Fracture]] | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
{{Forarm fracture DDX}} | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 29 December 2014
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
Differential Diagnosis
Forearm Fracture Types
- Distal radius fractures
- Radia ulna fracture
- Isolated radius fracture (proximal)
- Isolated ulna fracture (i.e. nightstick)
- Monteggia fracture-dislocation
- Galeazzi fracture-dislocation
- Forearm fracture (peds)
Management
- Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli
- Images by Dr. Frank Gaillard; CC SA NC BY licence
- http://radiopaedia.org/articles/galeazzi-fracture-dislocation