#paeds #radiology
see also: [[Monteggia fracture-dislocation]]
see: [Dunn - Fractures with names](x-devonthink-item://1DBBBDE0-C581-4074-9373-B9096BBD7254)
mnemonic:: MUGR
^ “Monteggio → ulnar fracture; Galezzi → radial fracture” . And each has the opposite dislocation
> fracture of distal third of shaft of radius with disruption of the distal radaial ulnar joint (aka ulnar dislocation; [[Distal radial ulnar joint dislocation|DRUJ]])
usually from FOOSH in forced pronation or from a direct blow.
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transverse fracture through the mid shaft of left radius, which is a/w 100% dorsal displacement and shortening of 1.5 cm. distal radius is angulated 15 deg in palmar direction. distal ulnar-carpal joint is dislocated with dorsal displacement of the ulnar head. Galeazzi type fracture-dislocation
**Complications**
- [[Neurovascular assessment|ulnar nerve damage]] (rare)
- [[Compartment syndrome]]
- ulnar physeal injury → ulna shortening and issues with DRUJ
- chronic disability -- non-union, deformity, degenerative changes
- malunion of radius → *chronic subluxation* of the [[Distal radial ulnar joint dislocation|DRUJ]], leading to chronic pain and impaired movement