Galeazzi fracture


 * Fracture of the radius (distal 1/3) with dislocation of the head of the ulna and rupture of the ligaments of the distal radioulnar connection.



Diagnostics

 * X- ray AP (sometimes widening of the distal radio-ulnar joint, possibly breaking off the styloid process of the ulnae) and LAT ( displacement of the distal ulna dorsally ).

Therapy
Surgery
 * Osteosynthesis of the radius.
 * Dislocation of the ulna usually resolves spontaneously (if not – transfixation with a wire or screw),
 * After surgery, plaster fixation for 6 weeks to heal the ligaments of the distal radio-ulnar joint.

Related articles

 * Fractures of the forearm
 * Compound fractures of the radius and ulna
 * Isolated fractures of the radius and ulna
 * Fractures of the proximal ulna
 * Monteggio fracture
 * Colles fracture
 * Smith's fracture
 * Radius
 * Ulna