Fractures, Malunited
| Definition: |
Union of the fragments of a fractured bone in a faulty or abnormal position. If two bones parallel to one another unite by osseous tissue, the result is a crossunion. (From Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 4th ed) |
| Notes: |
faulty union of a fract; do not confuse with FRACTURES, UNUNITED; IM; coord with specific organ/inj or precoord organ/fract term (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Fractures, Crossunited |
Fractures, Malunited Definitions and Terms
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