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I have a non union humerus bone after im surgery. what surgery will fix it? doc isnt sure the rod can be removed because of tight fit. worried :(
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Non Union Options: Repair of a non union is based on obtaining a stable bone, and improving the bone healing ability of the fractures, . There are too basic types of non unions. An atrophic non union is when the body has made no bone. This situation requires maximal stability and a bone graft to start the healing process. Maximum stability is best achieved with a plate following nail removal.
Answered 9/24/2013
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