A Case of Bilateral Galeazzi Fractures Associated with Dislocation of the Right Elbow

• DOI: 10.1272/jnms.78.384
• Publication Date: 2011-12-26T06:14:54Z
• Authors: Mitsuhiko Nanno; Takuya Sawaizumi; Shinro Takai
• Keywords: Adult; Joint Instability; Male; Scaphoid Bone; Accidents, Traffic; Joint Dislocations; Wrist Injuries; Fracture Fixation, Internal; 03 medical and health sciences; Treatment Outcome; 0302 clinical medicine; Humans; Radius Fractures; Elbow Injuries

We report an unusual case of bilateral Galeazzi fractures associated with dislocation of the right elbow and fracture of the right scaphoid caused by a motorbike accident in a 32-year-old man. Bilateral radiuses were fixed with plates, and the right scaphoid was fixed with a screw after closed reduction of the right elbow. A satisfactory result was obtained with a return to work and no radiographic problems 7 years after surgery. The mechanism of the injury was thought to be a high-velocity fall on the outstretched hands combined with extreme pronation of the forearms and extension of the wrists and the elbows. This case had a favorable outcome following operative stabilization of the fracture-dislocations and early mobilization.