Case report of Galeazzi like fracture associated with fracture of the scaphoid, Rolando fracture and avulsion of the inserting site of the extensor carpi ulnaris

Abstract

Introduction: Galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal third or medial third of the ulnar shaft associated with distal radioulnar joint dislocation. These lesions can be accompanied with others lesions. Case presentation: 21 years old male victim of motorcycle slide with a Galeazzi like fracture accompanied with a fracture of the scaphoid, first and fifth metacarpal and which was treated surgically. Discussion: Galeazzi fracture present the third of the fractures of the radius, the mechanism combines axial loading with excessive rotation. It’s fracture of necessity nonsurgical treatment yields a poor result. Conclusion: for our patient the mechanism suggests an axial loading with excessive pronation trained by the handlebar of the motorcycle.