Fractures (definition)

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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)

faulty union of a fract; do not confuse with FRACTURES, UNUNITED; IM; coord with specific organ/inj or precoord organ/fract term (IM)

Other names Crossunited Fracture; Fractures, Abnormal Union; Malunited Fractures; Malunited Fracture; Fracture, Malunited; Fracture, Crossunited; Fracture, Abnormal Union; Crossunited Fractures; Fractures, Crossunited

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