Bilateral stress fractures of the ulna.
A previously undescribed case of bilateral stress fractures of the ulna is reported. The cause is attributed to inappropriate use of weight-bearing crutches. Biomechanical comparison is made with other known causes of stress fractures in the bones of the upper limb.
McGoldrick
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St Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
O'Brien
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TM
D000293:Adolescent; D003446:Crutches / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*