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A member asked:
Is a fiborous non union almost as strong as bone?
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No: Fibrous non-union is no where near as good as normal healing. It is not even 10% as strong!
Answered 10/23/2017
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Non union strength: A fibrous non union is a fracture that did not heal with bone but with only fibrous conective tissue. Because there is still movement at the fracture site bones that bear alot of weight will allow the development of an angular deformity or a crooked bone. Because of ongoing movement in soe instances these can be painful. Because fibrous non unions are not rigid they are not as strong as an intact
Answered 10/18/2015
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