Nonunions and pseudoarthrosis of long bones in the upper limb
The poorly consolidated fractures or nonunions in the long bone joints of the the upper limb (shoulder girdle, arm, forearm and hand) result in pain and bone degeneration, if not addressed properly. These clinical pictures significantly affect everyday activity of the patient, leading to long-term sick leave in active people, to cite just one example of its potential […]
Nonunions and pseudoarthrosis of long bones in the lower limb
As in the upper limb, the non-union fractures or nonunions of long bones, that’s to say ‘non welded’ or poorly resolved, can lead to pseudoarthrosis. The pseudoarthrosis of tibia and femur -for instance- provokes mobility difficulties and pain in the patients, and may even lead to infections, culminating in aggravated conditions as osteomyelitis. Therefore, we are addressing, limiting conditions that may decisively restrict […]