Epidemiology of Fracture Nonunion in 18 Human Bones

2016696 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Robert Zura · Duke Medical Center

Ze Xiong · North Carolina State University

Thomas A. Einhorn · NYU Langone Health

John T. Watson · Saint Louis University

Robert F. Ostrum · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Michael J. Prayson · Wright State University

Gregory J. Della Rocca

Abstract

The probability of fracture nonunion can be based on patient-specific risk factors at presentation. Risk of nonunion is a function of fracture severity, fracture location, disease comorbidity, and medication use.

Topics & Keywords

Bone fractures and treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Bone health and osteoporosis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 151, Issue 11, pp. e162775-e162775

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.2775

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