Galeazzi Injuries.

Hand Clin · Nov 2020 · Review

Garg R, Mudgal C

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Massachusetts General Hospital

Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Trauma

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONGaleazzi fractures (radial shaft fracture with DRUJ disruption) are unstable and need ORIF, with DRUJ stability carefully assessed and addressed intraoperatively for best outcomes.

Abstract, as published

Fractures of the radial shaft associated with disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) are termed Galeazzi fractures. These fractures are unstable injuries requiring open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture to achieve optimal outcomes. DRUJ stability should be carefully assessed intraoperatively and addressed accordingly.

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