Galeazzi fracture with volar dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2012 Nov;41(11):E152-4.

Abstract

Galeazzi fracture dislocations are fractures of the distal one-third of the radial diaphysis with traumatic disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). This injury results in subluxation or dislocation of the ulnar head. We present a case of a Galeazzi fracture with a volar dislocation of the DRUJ. Open reduction of the DRUJ with Kirschner wire fixation in pronation was necessary to reduce the joint and maintain anatomic alignment. Repair of the triangular fibrocartilage complex was also necessary to maintain stability of the DRUJ.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fractures, Open
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Radius Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius Fractures / surgery*
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / diagnostic imaging
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / injuries
  • Triangular Fibrocartilage / surgery
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*