Malunion Fracture

Colles Fracture Dinner Fork

Misalignment (malunion), delayed healing (delayed union and implanted devices for fixation can fail before the fracture heals. According to their press release, “Delayed or non-unions cost healthcare providers more than $2 billion in failed An unstable intertrochanteric fracture of the hip is a fracture that has the potential Displacement may also result in malunion, nonunion, or failure of the fixation device. Cover illustration © Jennifer Fairman Since the introduction of the Dynamic Frequently, metatarsal stress fractures only require rest and immobilization in Doing so decreases the risk of malunion or nonunion—or where a bone heals together at an anatomically incorrect angle or not at all, respectively. Medical details are If an ankle fracture heals in an incorrect position, called a malunion, this may create a structural malalignment that could lead to biomechanical issues as well as promote ankle arthritis. Typically displaced ankle fractures require surgery. 3. Partial Hip Replacements are also done specifically for old fractures of necks of femurs which went to non union or malunion. Recently we frequently use Bipolar replacements of the hips instead of using Thompsons and Austin Moores. Many of neurosurgical Dr. Augusto Sarmiento, an orthopedic surgeon at the University Nonunion refers to no signs of healing of the fracture site. Malunion refers to poor and incomplete healing of the fracture. Some deformity of the humerus is an acceptable clinical outcome. .

The seventh character is based on the Gustilo scale. ICD-9-CM has one code for malunion and one code for nonunion of fracture, while ICD-10-CM provides specificity regarding the specific bone and laterality for these complications. Hospital coders need In Neal’s case having a comminuted and displaced fracture put him at increased risk of non-union/malunion, and this along with his desire for decreased pain and faster return to cycling activities made operative repair the best choice. His choice was The type of break (fracture pattern, how many pieces nonunion (juxtaposed bone failing to heal together), malunion (bone failing to heal in anatomical position), compartment syndrome (dangerous increase of pressure within regions of the leg Heals in the wrong position - this is known as a malunion; either the fracture heals in the wrong position or it shifts (the fracture itself shifts). Disruption of bone growth - if a childhood bone fracture affects both ends of bones, there is a risk that .

Another Picture of Malunion Fracture :

Distal Humerus Fracture


Simple Bone Cyst