Stress fracture of the radius following non-union of an isolated fracture of the ulna

Abstract

Non-union of the ulnar diaphysis after isolated ulnar shaft fracture is uncommon. Complications due to non-union of the ulna must therefore be very rare. A case of a stress fracture of the radius in a postmenopausal woman following an isolated ulnar shaft fracture and non-union is presented. The mechanism of the stress fracture and propositions for preventing non-union of the ulnar shaft after an isolated fracture in the osteoporotic patient are discussed.

Stress Fractures of Forearm Bones in Military Recruits of Rifle Drill Training

“…Stress fracture of the diaphysis of the radius are similarly rare with only seven reported cases in the medical literature. 1,18,25 There was only one radius diaphysis stress fracture (5.6%) in our series. The high incidence of bilateral forearm stress fractures (50%) in this series implied that both forearms sustained too strong of forces during overload rifle drill training.…”