title: Early mobilization of isolated ulnar-shaft fractures.
abstract: A consecutive series of 21 isolated ulnar-shaft fractures were treated with early mobilization. All the fractures healed with good function and without serious complications. As long as the radioulnar joints are intact, this type of fracture can safely be treated with immediate mobilization or a short period in a below-elbow cast.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, St. Göran's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Ekelund
authors.forename: O S
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Nilsson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing