Forearm Injuries
A 32-year-old motorcyclist presents after a fall onto his outstretched hand. Radiographs reveal a displaced fracture of the distal third of the radius shaft with dorsal angulation. There is widening of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) space on the AP view and dorsal subluxation of the ulnar head on the lateral view. The ulna is intact. Regarding Galeazzi fractures:
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Galeazzi fracture-dislocation consists of a fracture of the distal one-third to one-half of the radi...
The mechanism typically involves a fall on an outstretched hand with forced pronation; associated in...
Galeazzi fractures are more common than Monteggia fractures with a ratio of 3:1; the Monteggia equiv...
Radiographic signs of DRUJ disruption include greater than 5mm shortening of the radius relative to ...
The distal radioulnar joint is stabilized by the dorsal and volar radioulnar ligaments (components o...
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