Combined Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures in a child's forearm. A case report

Abstract

We report the occurrence of a previously undescribed combined Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture pattern of the left forearm in an 8-year-old boy. Previous reports do not address the combined injury described in this article, which consists of a left radius shaft fracture with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint, and a left ulna shaft fracture with anterior dislocation of the radiohumeral joint. An excellent result was obtained with closed reduction. Radiographic evaluation is crucial in these disorders for both diagnosis and for treatment decisions. A review of the literature is provided with specific emphasis toward the classifications, mechanisms of injury, diagnosis, associated injuries, and treatment.