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Matthew Ciminero1, Nick Yohe1, Garret Garofolo-Gonzalez1
1Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Background: Galeazzi fractures composed of a middle to distal third radius fracture with dislocation and/or instability at the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) have been well described for decades. However, the inverse scenario has seldom if ever been described in the literature. Methods: We explore the case of a 25-year-old active patient who experienced a traumatic distal ulna fracture with dislocation of the DRUJ without a distal radius fracture. Results: It was successfully treated with open reduction and Kirschner wire fixation. The patient regained equivalent strength and range of motion compared with the contralateral uninjured extremity. Conclusion: We feel this patient's successful postoperative course can guide future treatment plans for orthopedic surgeons who encounter similar fractures.
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