AP & lateral view of wrist is given. What is your diagnosis?: (A) Galeazzi, (B) Monteggia, (C) Smith, (D) Colles
Answer is A. FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL THIRD OF THE RADIUS WITH DISLOCATION OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT (GALEAZZI FRACTURE-DISLOCATION) In adults, the treatment of choice isinternal fixation with compression plates. In children, closed reduction is often successful. Montaggia Fracture - proximal third of ulna with dislocation of radial head. Smith fracture -distal end of radius with volar displacement. Colles fracture-extra aicular fracture of DER with dorsal displacement.