GALEAZZI FRACTURE @ GRUJ Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
distal 1/ 3 radis fractured and dislocation of radio ulnar joint
2
Q
mechanism
A
FOOSH with pronation injury
3
Q
Clinical feature
A
history of trauma
Pain
Swelling
Restricted movement
Deformity
Piano key sign
4
Q
X ray
A
AP and lateral
5
Q
Tt
A
Children
Adult
6
Q
Children
A
Closed reduction with or without internal fixation
7
Q
Adult
A
if RUJ stable : immobilise for 6 weeks
if RUJ unstable immobilise with above elbow cast for 6 weeks and k wire fixation.
if irreducable OPEN REDUCTION , AND REPAIR triangular fibro cartilage complex and immobilise in cast for 6 weeks
8
Q
Complication
A
Malunion
non union
limitation of supination and pronation
