Difference between Monteggia and Galeazzi fracture

 Monteggia Fracture
U = ulna fracture R = Radial head dislocation
  • It is a fracture of upper third of ulna with dislocation head of the radius. 
Galeazzi fracture
R = radius fracture U = ulna dislocation
  • It is fracture of radius at the junction of middle and distal third with associated subluxation Or dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. 

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