The distal ulna is an important weight-bearing component of the wrist joint and an essential element of the forearm articulation. After injury, significant residual malalignment or deformity of the distal ulna and deficiency of its ligamentous support have a deleterious effect on grip strength and forearm rotation. Although the best treatment option for displaced distal ulnar fracture remains a subject of debate, most surgeons aim for anatomical reduction and stable fixation to avoid disruption of the distal radioulnar joint. The investigators will assess clinical and radiological results of fixation of displaced distal ulna fractures in adults by flexible intramedullary nail.
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Radiological evaluation
Timeframe: Immediately postoperative
Grace and Eversmann rating system
Timeframe: 6 months postoperative
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire scores
Timeframe: 6 months postoperative
Radiological evaluation
Timeframe: 2 weeks postoperative
Radiological evaluation
Timeframe: 1month postoperative
Radiological evaluation
Timeframe: 2 months postoperative
Radiological evaluation
Timeframe: 6 months postoperative