Nonunion of the Femur and Tibia: An Update

Anthony Bell; David Templeman; John C. Weinlein

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2015.09.010

Nonunion of the Femur and Tibia: An Update

Anthony Bell, David Templeman, John C. Weinlein

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

Delayed union and nonunion of tibial and femoral shaft fractures are common orthopedic problems. Numerous publications address lower extremity long bone nonunions. This review presents current trends and recent literature on the evaluation and treatment of nonunions of the tibia and femur. New studies focused on tibial nonunion and femoral nonunion are reviewed. A section summarizing recent treatment of atypical femoral fractures associated with bisphosphonate therapy is also included.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	365-375
Number of pages	11
Journal	Orthopedic Clinics of North America
Volume	47
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2015.09.010
State	Published - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

Atypical femur fractures
Bisphosphonates
Bone grafting
Dynamization
Exchange nailing
Femoral nonunion
Nonunion
Tibial nonunion

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