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June 13, 2026Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsOpen Access

Case Report of Simultaneous Galeazzi Fracture Dislocation and Ipsilateral Scaphoid

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AZAbdullah ZaherCentre Hospitalier Saint-DenisWAWafa AbdellahCentre Hospitalier Saint-DenisNSNoureddine SekkachCentre Hospitalier Saint-Denis

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Implication

Case report reveals simultaneous galeazzi fracture dislocation and scaphoid fracture in a 22-year-old male, suggesting careful examination is essential.

Key Points

  • This report aims to highlight the rarity and significance of recognizing simultaneous Galeazzi and scaphoid fractures.
  • Presented a case of a 22-year-old male with bilateral wrist trauma from a motorcycle accident.
  • Diagnosed with Galeazzi fracture dislocation and ipsilateral scaphoid fracture, along with a contralateral distal radius fracture.
  • Underwent bilateral open reduction and internal fixation.
  • Successful identification of both fractures, emphasizing the importance of thorough examination in similar trauma cases.
  • The case adds to the limited literature on simultaneous occurrence of Galeazzi and scaphoid fractures.

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Zaher et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf2a9faef96ed7f055633https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2026.v16.i06.7456
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