Nightstick fracture

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma to forearm

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is a transverse fracture through the mid-diaphysis of the ulna with 2mm of lateral offset but no significant angulation.  

Case Discussion

Typical nightstick fracture, which tends to occur from a direct impact to the forearm as one attempts to block a blow to the head. 

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