Galeazzi Injury — Distal Radius + DRUJ Disruption

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Both Bones Forearm Fracture - Case Based Disucssion

Case Presentation A 28-year-old male presented to the emergency department following a road traffic accident with severe pain and deformity of th...

Question 1 · MCQ #1181

What is the hallmark feature of Galeazzi injury?

Question 2 · MCQ #1182

What is the primary stabilizer of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ)?

Question 3 · MCQ #1183

Which mechanism commonly leads to a Galeazzi injury?

Question 4 · MCQ #1184

What is a common radiographic finding in Galeazzi injury?

Question 5 · MCQ #1185

What is the typical location of the radial shaft fracture in a Galeazzi injury?

Question 6 · MCQ #1186

Which clinical sign is indicative of DRUJ instability?

Question 7 · MCQ #1187

What is the recommended surgical management for a Galeazzi injury?

Question 8 · MCQ #1188

Which of the following is a common associated injury with Galeazzi injury?

Question 9 · MCQ #1189

After ORIF of the radius for Galeazzi injury, if DRUJ instability persists, what should be considered?

Question 10 · MCQ #1190

Which type of Galeazzi injury is the most common?

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Galeazzi Injury

Radial shaft fracture with disruption of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). Occurs in middle to distal third radius fracture. Requires ORIF of radius...

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Frykman Classification — Distal Radius

Types I–VIII: extra- vs intra-articular, DRUJ involvement, and ulnar styloid fracture. Intra-articular (III–VIII) have higher arthritis risk; often re...