[Combined Monteggia and Galeazzi lesions of the forearm : a rare injury].

Combined forearm fractures are identified according to their location as Galeazzi, Monteggia or Essex-Lopresti injuries. The feature common to these three forms is the combination of a forearm fracture with instability of the distal or proximal radio-ulnar joint. The combination of Galeazzi and Monteggia fractures in the same extremity is an exceedingly rare occurrence. It has been reported in eight cases including two pediatric patients worldwide. In this case report the rare occurrence of the combination of these injuries and the possibility of pitfalls in the operative treatment are presented.