title: Fracture nonunion.
abstract: The management of nonunion represents a complex clinical situation requiring an understanding of the pathophysiology. Before initiating treatment, the nonunion must be assessed radiographically. Further evaluation by radionuclide imaging and CT may be applicable. Only then can proper treatment, whether by immobilization, internal fixation with or without incorporation of bone grafts, or electrostimulation, be instituted.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Oloff
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jacobs
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D005599:Fractures, Ununited; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014945:Wound Healing