bone marrow aspirate

Non Union

Definition

 

Non-union

- arrest of progression to union at fracture site 

- > 6-9 /12

- no visible progressive signs of healing for at least three consecutive months

- individualise for each fracture

- when the surgeon believes the fracture has little or no chance to heal

 

Delayed union

- failure of fracture to unite within expected time

- still may spontaneously unite