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Humerus shaft fracture about 4 months ago, rods (non-surgically) introduced through the medulla. now dr. says non-union and bone-graft?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What is your: question? I would hope you are being treated by a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon! Also can not picture intra-medullary rods inserted without a surgical opening! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2017

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