Spontaneous bilateral distal ulna fracture: an unusual complication in a rheumatoid patient

J Orthop Traumatol. 2011 Jun;12(2):119-22. doi: 10.1007/s10195-011-0140-4. Epub 2011 May 20.

Abstract

Bilateral ulna stress fractures are extremely rare. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have osteopenic bone secondary to a variety of causes. We report a case of bilateral stress fractures of the ulna in an elderly patient with rheumatoid arthritis, and literature on this condition is reviewed. Prompt recognition and activity modification are essential to treat this rare injury. Recovery can take up to 12 weeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnostic imaging
  • Bandages
  • Female
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Spontaneous / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Ulna / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna / injuries*
  • Ulna Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Ulna Fractures / etiology*
  • Ulna Fractures / therapy