title: Reconstruction of tibial bone defects in tibial nonunion.
abstract: The management of tibial nonunions with small and large bony defects is discussed. Factors that prevent union and techniques for eliminating or minimizing these factors are presented.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Goldner
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nunley
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003646:Debridement; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*