The use of bone grafts in the management of nonunions.
Nonunions can be frustrating complication for the lower extremity surgeon. The cessation of bone healing requires an understanding of its etiology before it may be treated appropriately. This article will review nonunions and, in the context of this special issue, discuss the role of bone grafts in their treatment.
Mendicino
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Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Houston, Texas, USA.
Rockett
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Wilber
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D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans