Results of surgical treatment of Galeazzi fractures in adults in 32 cases

Armand Yepie; Moctar Traore; Okou N’da; Sekou Kaloga; Nguessan Anoumou

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Results of surgical treatment of Galeazzi fractures in adults in 32 cases

Authors:

Armand Yepie | Moctar Traore | Okou N’da | Sekou Kaloga | Nguessan Anoumou

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.23-27

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849448

pISSN:

3119-6152

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Abstract:

 Introduction : The treatment of Galeazzi fractures is definitely surgical. However, the choice of therapeutic strategy remains controversial. The aim of this study was to report our results of surgical treatment of Galeazzi fractures. Patients and Methods : A retrospective descriptive study was carried out over 3 years. Were included 32 patients operated for Galeazzi fracture. The average age was 32 years. Front and lateral forearm x-rays were used for lesion diagnosis and measurements. The radius fracture was located in the middle third for 71% of cases. The average distal radio-ulnar index was 3.6 mm. Osteosynthesis of the radius was carried out using a screwed plate before stability testing of the distal radio-ulnar joint. In case of instability, ulno-radial pin fixation wirst in supination was done for 45 days. At the mean follow-up of 38 months, all patients were evaluated using  Mestdagth score. Results : Bone consolidation was achieved within an average time of 75 days. At a mean follow-up of 38 months, internal fixation by radial plate and ulno-radial pinning achieved a good functional result in 73.7% of cases (p=0.03). Patients treated only by pinning without  use of plate had a poor functional score. Conclusion : The treatment of Galeazzi fractures using a radial screwed plate and radioulnar pinning provides satisfactory results and a low complication rate.

Article Details

Results of surgical treatment of Galeazzi fractures in adults in 32 cases

Authors:

Armand Yepie | Moctar Traore | Okou N’da | Sekou Kaloga | Nguessan Anoumou

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.23-27

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849448

pISSN:

3119-6152

Fracture avant-bras

Galeazzi

Radio-ulnaire

Forearm fracture

Distal Radio-ulnar

Issues

Article Details

Results of surgical treatment of Galeazzi fractures in adults in 32 cases

Authors: Armand Yepie | Moctar Traore | Okou N’da | Sekou Kaloga | Nguessan Anoumou

Publisher: Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal: Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.23-27

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: French

Document ID (Org No.): 2001849448

pISSN: 3119-6152

Fracture avant-bras

Galeazzi

Radio-ulnaire

Forearm fracture

Distal Radio-ulnar

Issues

Authors:

Armand Yepie | Moctar Traore | Okou N’da | Sekou Kaloga | Nguessan Anoumou

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.23-27

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849448

pISSN:

3119-6152