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Classification of non-union

2005; Elsevier BV; Volume: 36; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.injury.2005.10.008

1879-0267

Panagiotis Megas,

Bone health and osteoporosis research

A substantial number of experimental and clinical studies have established that the cornerstones for successful bone-healing are biomechanical stability and biological vitality of the bone, as they both provide an environment in which new bone can be formed. Non-union of long bones is a significant consequence in treating fractures. Many approaches to prevent fracture non-union have been proposed. Depending on the type and location of the non-union, treatment options include various types of bone fixation, with or without supplemental bone graft or other biophysical enhancements.