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Orthopaedics

Fracture Nonunion

A fracture that has not healed within the expected time.

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Diagnosis first. Treatment second.

The right treatment depends on confirmation of diagnosis, disease stage or severity, overall health and specialist assessment.

About Fracture Nonunion

A fracture that has not healed within the expected time.

How doctors may evaluate it

Evaluation usually begins with medical history, symptoms, physical examination and review of previous records. Depending on the case, specialists in Orthopaedics may consider some of the following investigations:

X-rayMRICTUltrasoundBone density testingBlood tests for inflammatory or infectious causes

Possible treatment approaches

Management varies from patient to patient. Depending on the diagnosis and severity, treatment may include one or more of the following approaches:

PhysiotherapyArthroscopyLigament reconstructionTotal knee replacementTotal hip replacementShoulder replacementFracture fixationBone grafting

Information useful for an international medical opinion

  • Current diagnosis, if already established
  • Recent medical reports and imaging
  • Biopsy/pathology report where relevant
  • List of medicines and previous treatments
  • Major medical conditions and past operations
  • Specific question you want the specialist to answer
Emergency care: If symptoms are sudden, severe or potentially life-threatening, seek emergency medical care locally rather than waiting for an online response.
Important: This information is general education, not a diagnosis or personalized treatment recommendation. Final medical advice must come from the treating healthcare professional.
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