Ulna fracture
An ulna fracture is a break of the ulna bone in the forearm. They are often associated with radius fractures.[2] When the middle portion of the ulna is broken without other associated fractures, it may be called a nightstick fracture.[1]
| Ulna fracture | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nightstick fracture[1] |
A nightstick fracture is classically caused by being hit on the inside of the forearm.[1]
Treatment of nightstick fractures may be with splinting and early movement.[1]
Types
- Nightstick fracture is a fracture of the middle portion of the ulna without other fractures.[1]
- Distal ulna fractures typically occur along with distal radius fractures.[2]
- Monteggia fracture - a fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with the dislocation of the head of the radius
- Hume fracture - a fracture of the olecranon with an associated anterior dislocation of the radial head
References
- Cai, X.-Z.; Yan, S.-G.; Giddins, G. (n.d.). "A systematic review of the non-operative treatment of nightstick fractures of the ulna". The Bone & Joint Journal. 95-B (7): 952–959. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.95B7.31669. ISSN 2049-4408. PMID 23814249.
- Richards, Todd A.; Deal, D. Nicole (2014). "Distal ulna fractures". The Journal of Hand Surgery. 39 (2): 385–391. doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.08.103. ISSN 1531-6564. PMID 24411292.
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