Galeazzi-equivalent fracture in children associated with tendon entrapment--report of two cases.
BACKGROUND
This is a report of 2 consecutive cases of the Galeazzi-equivalent fracture in children.


METHODS
In both cases, the mechanism of injury was falls onto the outstretched hand. Radiographs showed fracture of the radius with separation of the distal ulnar physis.


METHODS
Initial treatment by closed manipulation failed; hence, open reduction and internal fixation was required. The cause of failure of closed manipulation in both cases was interposition of soft tissue into the ulnar fracture site.


RESULTS
Both cases showed good functional outcome after open reduction and internal fixation.


CONCLUSIONS
Recognition of this form of injury is necessary to ensure proper treatment is undertaken to prevent the complications of inadequate reduction and growth retardation.
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510.
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LH
Ooi
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Toh
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D001864:Bone Wires; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*