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An isolated fracture of the ulna used to be called the nightstick fracture! Nowadays, the pattern is more common in sports collisions, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and falls but it does still occur with
violent assault.

Twisting and bending fractures occur with falls, sports accidents, and MVAs. As with all fractures, the damage done to the muscles and tendons is a significant feature of the injury. Open fractures, where the bone comes out through the skin are quite common in the forearm.



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