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Non-anatomical surgical solutions for difficult non-unions: Case series

Research Abstract
Non-union occurs when bone healing ceases and does not continue without some type of intervention. Classification of non-union is traditionally based on the amount of callus or bone healing at the fracture site. Successful treatment of non-union often depends on appropriate reduction and realignment of the fracture, bone grafting if necessary, and stabilization. This may not be possible in some neglected and complicated non-unions. Under these circumstances, modification of the standard techniques or a limited surgical interference, that might not be anatomical, may succeed in improving function. We present four cases of non-anatomical salvage solutions for difficult long bone non-unions with satisfactory functional outcome.
Research Authors
Said, G.Z., Farouk, O.A., Said, H.G.
Research Journal
Trauma Monthly
Research Pages
404 - 408
Research Publisher
17-
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
10.5812/traumamon.8563
Research Website
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Research Year
2012