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Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation

Fracture of the distal third of the radius with disruption of the distal radioulnar joint.

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MANAGEMENT

Analgesia
Splint: above elbow backslab
Refer to Ortho

Very rare in children
Mechanism normally FOOSH with forearm rotation
More common is the GALEAZZI EQUIVALENT.

GALEAZZI EQUIVALENT

Distal Radial fracture with ulna physeal fracture without disruption of the DRUJ.

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