The radius and ulna are two long bones in the forearm. People may experience fractures in one or both bones after a fall. Surgery may be necessary in some cases. Learn more here.

Experts estimate that distal radius or ulnar fractures make up roughly 25% of upper body fractures. ... In older adults with osteoporosis, a relatively small fall might be enough to cause a break.

Ulnar styloid fractures often accompany a radius fracture. They affect your ulnar styloid process, a bony projection that helps attach your hand to your arm. We’ll go over what tends to cause ...

BOSTON — High rates of healing and similar range of motion were seen in cases of distal radius fracture treated with open reduction and internal fixation and concomitant ulna fracture whether ...