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Medical News | Medical Articles | Healing Support for Pseudo-Arthrosis

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Healing Support for Pseudo-Arthrosis (Non-Union)

Pseudo-arthrosis or non-union happens when fractured bones do not heal correctly and the bone ends continue to be pliable. Non-union should be considered when the healing time is more than twice the standard healing time with no signs of bone healing.

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