Presentation
Fell down stairs, directly hit the ulnar aspect of the left forearm.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Nightstick fracture
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Info
A displaced, oblique fracture is visible at the proximal border of the distal third of the ulna.
Case Discussion
A nightstick fracture is most commonly a defensive injury, but less violent causes, such as the hard edge of a stair can also result in this fracture.
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