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Complication Management: Nonunions

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Surgical nonunion is a complex condition encountered by foot and ankle surgeons. The successful management of nonunions requires an understanding of bone healing, an awareness of medical conditions that contribute to abnormalities of bone metabolism, knowledge of technical issues that predispose patients to nonunion, and a thorough comprehension of fixation principles. Many cases benefit from a multidisciplinary team approach, and recruiting the assistance of other medical/surgical specialists and allied health professionals is encouraged to achieve successful outcomes.

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