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Ununited humeral diaphyses

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1998
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.
J B, Jupiter, M, von Deck
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Exchange Nailing of Ununited Fractures

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery-American Volume, 2007
Exchange nailing is most appropriate for a nonunion without substantial bone loss. There is no clear consensus regarding the use of exchange nailing in the presence of active, purulent infection. The exchange nail should be at least 1 mm larger in diameter than the nail being removed, and it has been recommended that it be up to 4 mm larger when the ...
Mark R, Brinker, Daniel P, O'Connor
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Surgery for ununited clavicular fracture

Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica, 1986
Twenty-four ununited, primarily conservatively treated clavicular fractures were treated operatively. The follow-up period averaged 3.5 years. In all cases, the primary displacement was at least equal to the clavicular thickness. The subjective outcome was good in 17 cases, satisfactory in six, and poor in one.
A, Eskola   +4 more
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