Also called a reverse Monteggia fracture, Galeazzi's fracture consists of a fracture of the radius at the junction of the middle and distal thirds with distal radioulnar joint dislocation. This fracture pattern may be caused by a fall on an outstretched hand or from a direct trauma to the dorsal aspect of the wrist.

A	Lateral radiograph of the wrist. This shows radioulnar dislocation.
B	AP radiograph of the wrist. There is a comminuted fracture of the radius with radioulnar joint dislocation.

Links to online textbooks:

• Wheeless' Orthopedics: discussion of Galeazzi's fracture-dislocation

Links to online cases:

• University of Hawaii
• Eatonhand.com

References:

• Macule Beneyto F, Arandes Renu JM, Ferreres Claramunt A, Ramon Soler R: Treatment of Galeazzi fracture-dislocations J Trauma. 1994 Mar;36(3):352-5.           [See related articles]
• Bruckner JD, Lichtman DM, Alexander AH: Complex dislocations of the distal radioulnar joint. Recognition and management Clin Orthop. 1992 Feb;(275):90-103.           [See related articles]