Current progress in nonunion researches / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Nonunion is cessation of normal reparative sequence of fracture healing. With an incidence of about 5%to 10%, it is one of the difficult problems in orthopaedics. Definition, classification and location of nonunion are reviewed in this article. Causes of nonunion are analyzed. Traditional and modern treatment methods of nonunion are introduced systemically.