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What types of evidence or reasons for non union can be obtained by using ct or xray can it how soft tissue interposition for instance?
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Look for faint calcs: Ct would be better than radiographs (x-rays) to look for faint calcifications around the fracture as a sign of healing.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Evidence not reason: Ct or xray cannot show reasons for nonunion, but they can be read as evidence for nonunion. The type of evidence seen is brighter white bone (sclerotic appearance) around the edges of a fracture) or lack of fluffy gray cloud (callus formation) between fracture ends. If this is the same nondisplaced fracture, it's unlikely there is soft tissue interposition.
Answered 1/5/2019
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