Presentation
History of pain at right forearm since few hours after the patient slips and fall on his forearm, on examination: mild swelling hotness and tenderness over the dorsal side of right forearm.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Isolated ulna shaft fracture
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X-ray shows a transverse fracture through the mid-diaphysis of the ulna with 2 mm of lateral displacement but no significant angulation compatible with a nightstick fracture.
Case Discussion
Nightstick fracture is an isolated fracture of the ulna, typically transverse and located in the mid-diaphysis and usually resulting from a direct blow.
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