Ununited humeral diaphyses.
A nonunion of a diaphyseal fracture of the humerus can present a major functional problem even in the elderly population. Advances in operative exposures combined with newer techniques of achieving stable internal fixation even in the presence of pathologic bone have enabled the surgeon to successfully treat even the most complex nonunions.
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Orthopaedic Hand Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
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D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000601:surgery*