title: Galeazzi fractures: our modified classification and treatment regimen.
abstract: While diaphyseal fractures of the forearm are a common orthopedic injury, Galeazzi fractures are difficult to treat. The current knowledge on pathobiomechanics and modified therapeutic decisions implicate the need to devise an updated classification and treatment regimen of Galeazzi fractures. We challenge the concept that isolated fractures of the radius should be considered as a Galeazzi fractures as long as stability of the distal radioulnar joint is not proven. Contrary to others we demonstrate that the fracture location alone is not sufficient to determine the stability of the distal radioulnar joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Fayaz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Jupiter
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D018483:Diaphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*