Which fracture is associated with a radial fracture and distal ulnar dislocation?

A Galeazzi fracture is characterized by a fracture of the distal radius along with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint, which involves an injury to the ulna. In this injury pattern, the radial fracture typically occurs in the distal third of the radius, and the distal ulnar dislocation can disrupt the stability of the wrist, leading to complications if not adequately treated.

In contrast, a Monteggia fracture involves an ulnar fracture and radial head dislocation. A nightstick fracture refers to an isolated ulnar shaft fracture, often due to a direct blow. The Maisonneuve fracture is an injury to the fibula as well as an associated injury to the syndesmosis of the ankle, which does not involve the radial and ulnar relationships of the wrist.

Understanding the Galeazzi fracture is crucial for diagnosis and management in emergency medicine, as it can lead to significant functional impairments if the dislocation is not addressed properly.