Educational video describing the condition known as galeazzi fracture. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. There are several mnemonics for the difference between a galeazzi and a monteggia fracturedislocation. The galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal third of the radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint.
A case report yaniel truffin rodriguez1 rafael lopez cuellar1 osmany perez martinez1 1 hospital general universitario dr. Perform open reduction and internal fixation of the radius, then assess the. A bartons fracture is an intraarticular fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the intraarticular component distinguishes this fracture from a smiths or a. A galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint druj. It should be suspected when dealing with a displaced fracture of the junction of the distal and middle third of the radial shaft.
Ap and lateral radiographs reveal a proximal ulnar shaft fracture, 30 degrees apex anterior, and a radial head dislocation. It classically involves an isolated fracture of the junction of the distal third and middle third of the radius with associated subluxation or dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. Fracture of the proximal or middle third of the ulna and radius with dislocation of the radial head in any direction. Galeazzi fracture dislocation galeazzi fracture reverse monteggia fracture dislocation. Galeazzi fracturedislocation is a rare injury that may go unnoticed. Gustavo aldereguia lima, cienfuegos, cienfuegos, cuba.
Use a to z to remember the location of the fracturedislocation. The galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal third of the radius with dislocation of the distal. A monteggia fracture is a fracture of the proximal ulna with dislocation of the radial head. Galeazzi fractura, clasificacion, diagnostico y tratamiento. There are four types, based on the direction that the radial head is displaced bado classification. Galeazzi fractura, clasificacion, diagnostico y tratamiento studocu. Treatment differs from adult monteggia fractures approach if needed in chronic weeks old monteggia fractures where radial head still. Summary forearme fractures are very frequent in pediatric age, 45% of all fractures in children. Osteosynthesis open reduction and internal fixation of the ulnar shaft is considered the standard of care in adults. Sin embargo, esta lesion fue por primera vez descrita en 1842 por cooper. An unusual variant of galeazzis fractureluxation involving the distal ulnar epiphysis, whose reduction was impeded by the interposition of the extensor carpi ulnaris ecu tendom. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Jan 20, 2020 treatment differs from adult monteggia fractures approach if needed in chronic weeks old monteggia fractures where radial head still.
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