A Revised Protocol for More Clearly Classifying a Nonunion

Classifying a nonunion solely on the extent of callus formation on a radiograph is insufficient. We have conducted a study with a revised protocol to classify a nonunion more clearly, which uses both radiographic observation and fixation stability. 47 consecutive femoral shaft nonunions were studied...

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Main Authors: Chi-Chuan Wu, Wen-Jer Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2000-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900000800109