Classification Description Notes
Type 1 Radial fracture <7.5 cm from distal articular surface Higher incidence of DRUJ instability
Type 2 Radial fracture >7.5 cm from distal articular surface

 

Reference:

Rettig ME, Raskin KB. (2001) “Galeazzi fracture-dislocation: A new treatment-oriented classification.” The Journal of Hand Surgery. 26(2): 228–235.