Ulnar fracture pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2] ;

Overview

Ulnar Fracture usually classified according to the level of fracture, the pattern of the fracture, the degree of displacement, the presence or absence of comminution or segment bone loss, and whether it is open or closed. Each of these factors may have some bearing on the type of treatment to be selected and the ultimate prognosis.

Mechanism and pathogenesis

The mechanism of injury is variable:

• Direct blow to the forearm.
• Falling on an outstretched hand with the forearm pronated.
• Rroad traffic accidents.
• Athletic injuries.
• Gunshot wounds.