Presentation
Direct trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Isolated ulna shaft fracture
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Mildly displaced fracture through the ulna midshaft.
No radial fracture.
No dislocation.
Case Discussion
This injury is also known as a nightstick fracture. Isolated ulna fractures are much rarer than distal radius fractures and often result from direct blows.