What's the Diagnosis? By Joseph Cesarine

Patient fell on an outstretched hand and presents with arm pain, what’s the diagnosis and how should you treat him? (scroll down for the answer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer: Galezzi fracture; this is a distal radial fracture with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint.  Treat with open reduction and internal fixation.