title: The use of a sliding bone graft in the upper extremity for long bone nonunions.
abstract: Nonunions of the upper extremity are a source of significant morbidity and can be difficult to treat. This paper describes a sliding bone graft technique that offers several significant advantages over other techniques for nonunions.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN.
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jewell
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN. Electronic address: gregmerrell@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Merrell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003646:Debridement; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Nonunion; bone graft