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Galeazzi Injury — Distal Radius + DRUJ Disruption

Distal radial shaft fracture with distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) disruption. Unstable pattern: ORIF radius and stabilize DRUJ.

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Distal radial shaft fracture with distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) disruption. Unstable pattern: ORIF radius and stabilize DRUJ.
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Question 1

What is the hallmark feature of Galeazzi injury?

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which mechanism commonly leads to a Galeazzi injury?

Question 4

What is a common radiographic finding in Galeazzi injury?

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which clinical sign is indicative of DRUJ instability?

Question 7

What is the recommended surgical management for a Galeazzi injury?

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Which type of Galeazzi injury is the most common?