Monteggia vs. Galeazzi Fractures

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  • A Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the proximal ulna with dislocation of the radial head.

    • There are four types, based on the direction that the radial head is displaced (Bado classification).

  • A Galeazzi fracture is a fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ).

  • MUGR (pronounced “MUGGER”): identifies the fractured bone.

    • MU: Monteggia Ulna

    • GR: Galeazzi Radius

  • Use “A to Z” to remember the location of the fracture-dislocation:

    • ‘A’ is proximal (MonteggiA) - Radial head dislocation and proximal ulna fracture

    • ‘Z’ is distal (GaleazZi) - Distal radioulnar joint dislocation and distal radius fracture

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