Demographics:
12 years old, Male
Indication:
Arm injury
Findings
- Acute distal radial diaphyseal fracture with radial offset of a half shaft width and apex dorsal angulation
- Acute buckle fracture of the distal ulnar metaphysis
- Dorsal subluxation of the distal ulna relative to the carpus
- Soft tissue edema about the wrist
Diagnosis
Galeazzi fracture/dislocation
Sample Report
Acute distal radial diaphyseal fracture with radial offset of a half shaft width and apex dorsal angulation. Dorsal subluxation of the distal ulna relative to the carpus (Galeazzi fracture/dislocation).
Acute buckle fracture of the distal ulnar metaphysis.
Discussion