M.E.Müller: Atlas: Fracture 22-B2

Radius/Ulna, Diaphysis,
wedge fracture,
radius, ulna intact 0,19% of the total
1,48% of the radius/ulna
6,08% of the segment

60 fractures
5 7,7% group
80%M, 20%F

25 fractures
24,0% group
78%M, 22%F

19 fractures
18,3% group
81%M, 19%F

Intact wedge Fragmented wedge With dislocation distal radio-ulnar joint (Galeazzi)

These are fractures of the diaphysis of the radius with an intact wedge third fragment. The ulna remains intact. Ref. Manual of Internal Fixation:
232 - 251. 466 - 475.
Surgeon. RO, RO.

The illustrated cases demonstrate our preference to use tubular plates for the radial fractures located where the cross-section of the radius is circular. At this level of the radius the main stress is torsional because the bending

loads are carried by the ulna. The semi-tubular and the one-third tubular plates, depending on the size of the radius, are more effective.

preoperative postoperative + 10 months

preoperative + 4 months + 4 months




						Radius/Ulna, Diaphysis, wedge fracture, radius, ulna intact	0,19% of the total 1,48% of the radius/ulna 6,08% of the segment






These are fractures of the diaphysis of the radius with an intact wedge third fragment. The ulna remains intact.		Ref. Manual of Internal Fixation: 232 - 251. 466 - 475. Surgeon. RO, RO.

The illustrated cases demonstrate our preference to use tubular plates for the radial fractures located where the cross-section of the radius is circular. At this level of the radius the main stress is torsional because the bending	loads are carried by the ulna. The semi-tubular and the one-third tubular plates, depending on the size of the radius, are more effective.