Study to Evaluate the Treatment Options and Clinical Outcomes of Nonunion of Long Bones
Muhammad Khan Pahore, Niaz Hussain Keerio, Muhammad Abdullah Sharif, Zahoor Illahi Soomro, Syed Amir Ali Shah, Salman Adil
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ABSTRACT
Introduction
and Objective: Nonunion is a significant fracture
condition. Non-union management has proven a continual challenge. The care is
complicated by the accompanying bone defect, shortening, deformity, and
infection. This study aimed to evaluate the treatment options and clinical
outcomes of non-union in long bones.
Material
and Methodology: A prospective study was conducted on
31 patients with non-union of long bones admitted to an orthopedic ward in
Bilawal Medical college Jamshoro.at BMCH Kotri0 Pakistan between July 2019 to
July 2021. Nonunion of the tibia was reported in most patients, followed by
non-union of the femur. A thorough medical history was taken, and a clinical
and radiological evaluation. The diagnosis was confirmed, and a treatment plan
was devised and implemented.
Results:
Out of 31 treated patients, 22 were
males. Mean age was observed. 40.19 ± 6.43. In this study, 58.08 % (n=18) of
the patients had closed fractures, 61.30 % (n=19) were of the movable type of
non-union. This study's most prevalent treatment technique was a fixation with
nail plus cortico-cancellous bone grafting, used in 51.61% (n=16) patients,
followed by fixation with plate plus bone grafting in 29.03% (n=09). Clinically
Excellent results were observed in 28.57 % of the cases. Good results were
reported in 32.14% of patients, satisfactory in 35.71% cases, and poor results
in 3.57%.
Conclusion:
Corticocancellous bone grafting with
fixation is the most common method for treating Non-Unions. Most cases are
managed and treated with an excellent or good outcome.
Keywords: Nonunion, Fracture, Bone grafting
ABSTRACT
Introduction
and Objective: Nonunion is a significant fracture
condition. Non-union management has proven a continual challenge. The care is
complicated by the accompanying bone defect, shortening, deformity, and
infection. This study aimed to evaluate the treatment options and clinical
outcomes of non-union in long bones.
Material
and Methodology: A prospective study was conducted on
31 patients with non-union of long bones admitted to an orthopedic ward in
Bilawal Medical college Jamshoro.at BMCH Kotri0 Pakistan between July 2019 to
July 2021. Nonunion of the tibia was reported in most patients, followed by
non-union of the femur. A thorough medical history was taken, and a clinical
and radiological evaluation. The diagnosis was confirmed, and a treatment plan
was devised and implemented.
Results:
Out of 31 treated patients, 22 were
males. Mean age was observed. 40.19 ± 6.43. In this study, 58.08 % (n=18) of
the patients had closed fractures, 61.30 % (n=19) were of the movable type of
non-union. This study's most prevalent treatment technique was a fixation with
nail plus cortico-cancellous bone grafting, used in 51.61% (n=16) patients,
followed by fixation with plate plus bone grafting in 29.03% (n=09). Clinically
Excellent results were observed in 28.57 % of the cases. Good results were
reported in 32.14% of patients, satisfactory in 35.71% cases, and poor results
in 3.57%.
Conclusion:
Corticocancellous bone grafting with
fixation is the most common method for treating Non-Unions. Most cases are
managed and treated with an excellent or good outcome.
Keywords: Nonunion, Fracture, Bone grafting

