Surgical Treatment Versus Non-surgical Treatment of Ulnar Fractures

Inclusion Criteria: * Over 16 years of age and skeletally mature * Subject has an isolated extra-articular ulnar diaphyseal fracture * Subject presents within 14 days or less between injury and study recruitment * Patient must be medically fit for anesthesia * Subject is willing and able to provide written informed consent for trial participation * Subject is willing and able to comply with the study protocol including return for all follow-up evaluations * Subject has an isolated ulnar diaphyseal fracture (AO type 22A1.1, 22A1.2, 23A1.2, 23A1.3, 22B1.1, 22B1.2) without extension to the articular surface * Fracture is displaced, but displacement is \<50% after closed reduction, if closed reduction is required * Fracture less than 30-degrees of angulation following closed reduction, if closed reduction is required Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has a pre-existing ipsilateral wrist injury, degenerative condition, or congenital anomaly * Subject has a delay in treatment greater than 14 days from time of injury * Subject has an active infection in the area of surgical approach * Subject has concomitant injury which, in the opinion of the attending surgeon, is likely to impair rehabilitation or prolong ulnar fracture healing time (another long bone fracture, ipsilateral limb injury) * Subject has a history of rheumatoid arthritis, fibrous dysplasia, chronic renal failure, Paget's disease, or osteopetrosis * Subject has a high risk of death from surgery (ASA physical status Class…