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Eberl, R; Singer, G; Schalamon, J; Petnehazy, T; Hoellwarth, ME.
Galeazzi lesions in children and adolescents: treatment and outcome.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2008; 466(7):1705-1709 Doi: 10.1007/s11999-008-0268-6 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Eberl Robert
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Höllwarth Michael; Schalamon Johannes; Singer Georg
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Abstract:: A Galeazzi fracture is defined as a fracture of the radius associated with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. Treatment in children and adolescents is usually possible with closed reduction and casting. The objective of this retrospectively designed study was to describe all Galeazzi lesions treated at our department during a 3-year period. One hundred ninety-eight patients with displaced fractures of the radius alone or both bones of the forearm were reviewed. In 26 (13%) cases, a Galeazzi lesion was found and these patients formed the study group. Outcome was assessed using the Gartland-Werley score. Eight of 26 (31%) fractures were recognized initially and classified as a Galeazzi lesion. Casting after fracture reduction was possible in 22 patients. Thirteen patients were treated with immobilization in a below-elbow cast and nine with an above-elbow cast. Four patients were treated operatively. The results were excellent in 23 cases and good in three cases. In cases of distal forearm fractures, a possible Galeazzi lesion should be considered. However, proper reduction of the radius with concomitant reduction of the distal radioulnar joint and cast immobilization provides good to excellent outcome even if the Galeazzi lesion is primarily not recognized. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, therapeutic study.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Adolescent -; Austria -; Casts, Surgical -; Child -; Diagnostic Errors - statistics and numerical data; Dislocations - complications; Female -; Forearm Injuries - epidemiology; Humans -; Incidence -; Male -; Radius -; Radius Fractures - complications; Retrospective Studies -; Treatment Outcome -; Ulna -