Galeazzi fractures


Definition
Fracture of the radial shaft with disruption to the distal radio-ulna joint (DRUJ)


Fracture of the radial shaft with disruption to the distal radio-ulna joint (DRUJ)
1. Capsular avulsions
2. Body / Nutcracker fracture
Epidemiology
- rare
Mechanism
- forced eversion / abduction of forefoot
- cuboid crushed between 4th and 5th MT and calaneum
Pathology
- displaced cuboid fracture with subluxation of tarsus