Galeazzi Fracture

Galeazzo Fracture (R. Galeazzi; 1866–1952) - Italian orthopedic surgeon.

Galeazzo was one of the most famous orthopedic surgeons in Italy. He studied surgery and orthopedics at the universities of Turin and Bologna and then continued his studies in Paris.

A fracture is a complex fracture of the olecranon process, which is characterized by fragmentation of the head of the radius. This fracture is one of the most common fractures of the upper limb and can lead to serious complications such as limb deformity or impaired arm function.
Treatment of an olecranon fracture should be carried out as early as possible to avoid complications. Typically, surgical techniques such as open reduction and fracture fixation are used to treat an olecranon fracture. After surgery, the patient must undergo a rehabilitation course to restore hand function and avoid complications.

Introduction Italian surgeon Angelo Alberto Gagliazzi (rightfully considered one of the founders of modern orthopedic surgery. With his life position and human qualities, he was able to influence attitudes towards this area of ​​medicine. He operated on incorrect diagnoses, did not take risks, relying on theories, but found non-standard solutions problems that he successfully implemented.

Biography Angelo Gagliazzi was born in Rome in 1873, in the family of twin brothers, doctors and microbiologists Enrico and Giuseppe Gagliazzi. At the age of 17, Gagliaccio entered medical school and graduated in 1908. After his studies, he worked in several hospitals and performed many surgeries, but did not feel happy. In 1915, he began working in his brother’s clinic, where he continued to develop his own treatment methods and experimented a lot. 3 years after starting work