Journal article
Variability in the Definition and Perceived Causes of Delayed Unions and Nonunions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite the large number of fracture outcome studies, there remains variability in the definitions of fracture-healing. It is unclear how orthopaedic surgeons are diagnosing and managing delayed unions and nonunions in clinical practice. We aimed to explore the current opinions of orthopaedic surgeons with regard to defining, diagnosing, and treating delayed unions and nonunions in extremity fractures.
METHODS: We developed a survey …
Authors
Bhandari M; Fong K; Sprague S; Williams D; Petrisor B
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume, Vol. 94, No. 15,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
August 1, 2012
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.k.01344
ISSN
0021-9355