Presentation
Pain in distal radius and ulna. History of assault.
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Male
From the case:
Isolated ulna shaft fracture
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Oblique mildly displaced fracture through the distal ulna shaft. 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.