Definition of Nightstick fracture

1. Noun. (medical) An isolated fracture of the ulna due to direct trauma to the forearm. The name refers to a situation in which a person raises an arm and exposes the medial aspect of the forearm in anticipation of an overhead blow. ¹

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Medical Definition of Nightstick fracture

1. A fracture of the ulna. Named because of the injury that results when attempting to block the downward blow of a nightstick with the raised forearm. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nightstick Fracture

nightshade
nightshades
nightshift
nightshifts
nightshirt
nightshirted
nightshirts
nightside
nightsides
nightsoil
nightspot
nightspots
nightstand
nightstands
nightstick
nightstick fracture (current term)
nightsticks
nightstool
nightsuit
nightsuits
nighttide
nighttides
nighttime
nighttimes
nightwalker
nightwalkers
nightward

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