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2018•JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician AssistantsRequires access

Orthopaedic Tips: Nonunion

John T. Riehl, MICHAEL S. FISHER

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Abstract

The term “nonunion” refers to a condition whereby bone fails to heal after fracture. The period that passes between the time of fracture and the determination that a nonunion has developed is highly variable, and may depend on several factors, including which bone is involved, any associated conditions (e.g., open fracture), and the type of treatment. This article provides a concise discussion of the basic science of fracture-healing and nonunion and of the workup and evaluation of nonunion, and a brief overview of the treatment of nonunion.

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The term “nonunion” refers to a condition whereby bone fails to heal after fracture. The period that passes between the time of fracture and the determination that a nonunion has developed is highly variable, and may depend on several factors, including which bone is involved, any associated conditions (e.g., open fracture), and the type of treatment. This article provides a concise discussion of the basic science of fracture-healing and nonunion and of the workup and evaluation of nonunion, and a brief overview of the treatment of nonunion.

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The term “nonunion” refers to a condition whereby bone fails to heal after fracture. The period that passes between the time of fracture and the determination that a nonunion has developed is highly variable, and may depend on several factors, including which bone is involved, any associated conditions (e.g., open fracture), and the type of treatment. This article provides a concise discussion of the basic science of fracture-healing and nonunion and of the workup and evaluation of nonunion, and a brief overview of the treatment of nonunion.

Key concepts: Nonunion, Bone healing, Fracture (geology), Medicine, Surgery, Geology, Geotechnical engineering

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