Fractures: Galeazzi: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Fractures: Galeazzi

Sample item

A distal radial fracture with distal radioulnar-joint disruption is what injury?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Galeazzi fracture-dislocation

This item reviews Fractures: Galeazzi; Galeazzi fracture-dislocation is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Maisonneuve injury

    Maisonneuve injury is not supported by the defining findings.

  • B. Galeazzi fracture-dislocation (correct)

    Correct. Galeazzi fracture-dislocation directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • C. Colles fracture

    Colles fracture is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Monteggia fracture-dislocation

    Monteggia fracture-dislocation does not match the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Galeazzi fracture-dislocation. This item reviews Fractures: Galeazzi; Galeazzi fracture-dislocation is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Maisonneuve injury" not the answer?

Maisonneuve injury is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Colles fracture" not the answer?

Colles fracture is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Monteggia fracture-dislocation" not the answer?

Monteggia fracture-dislocation does not match the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fractures: Galeazzi in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Galeazzi fracture-dislocation directly fits the key features in the stem.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Fractures: Galeazzi?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.