Non Union

Non union is a common complication seen after fracture where bone fails to unite. In some cases despite surgery the bone doesn't unite.

We must understand the factors behind non union of bones.

There are some related to patient like bone quality, lifestyle like tobacco consumption, metabolic diseases like osteomalacia while other factors could be implant/surgeon related like inadequate fixation or wrong choice of implant.

We must not forget factors related to the fracture itself like severe comminution, wound over the fracture, infection, Fractured bone exposed to outside environment which leaks all bone forming hematoma.

Good balanced Diet and calcium supplements are important but they are not going to help if some of the other bigger causes of non union are not handled properly.

Consult your treating surgeon for the cause of non union and if you want to discuss your case with Dr Ankur Sharma then contact him asap to clear your doubts.