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Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction
Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction 2/2017

Open Access 01-08-2017 | Case Report

Combined open bipolar Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture: a case report with a 1-year follow-up

Authors: Christos Koutserimpas, Georg Tsironis, Antonios Salasidis, Phillipp Swatoch, Konstantin Tsironis

Published in: Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction | Issue 2/2017

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Abstract

Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures account for 1–5% of total forearm fractures. A combined Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture is an extremely rare injury. We present a case of a Gustillo-Henderson type 2 open combined bipolar Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture, as well as fracture of the ulnar coronoid process in a 49-year old male. The patient was treated surgically, with open reduction and internal fixation. At 6 months postoperative, he was diagnosed with pseudarthrosis and underwent surgery with autologous bone grafting from the iliac crest. At the 1-year follow-up, the patient presented an extension deficit of 5° in elbow, a 15° deficit in pronation and 20° deficit in supination of the wrist. The patient continues to work as a painter without significant problems in his everyday routine and he is still regularly engaged in cycling. Additionally we provide a historical background of these injuries.
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Metadata
Title
Combined open bipolar Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture: a case report with a 1-year follow-up
Authors
Christos Koutserimpas
Georg Tsironis
Antonios Salasidis
Phillipp Swatoch
Konstantin Tsironis
Publication date
01-08-2017
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1828-8936
Electronic ISSN: 1828-8928
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11751-017-0280-z

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