title: Classification of non-union.
abstract: A substantial number of experimental and clinical studies have established that the cornerstones for successful bone-healing are biomechanical stability and biological vitality of the bone, as they both provide an environment in which new bone can be formed. Non-union of long bones is a significant consequence in treating fractures. Many approaches to prevent fracture non-union have been proposed. Depending on the type and location of the non-union, treatment options include various types of bone fixation, with or without supplemental bone graft or other biophysical enhancements.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Clinic of Patras University, University Hospital, 26505 Rion Patras, Greece. panmegas@med.upatras.gr
authors.forename: Panagiotis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Megas
authors.forename: Megas
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Panagiotis
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances