by admin | Jan 14, 2025 | Conditions & Treatments
Non-union What is Non-union? Non-union refers to a situation where a fractured bone fails to heal despite appropriate treatment. There are several reasons why bones do not go on to heal. The factors that may result in failure of bone healing can be mechanical and...
by admin | Jan 14, 2025 | Conditions & Treatments
Fracture Related infection What is fracture related infection? This is an infection that follows a fracture of the bone. When the bone is injured the blood supply that keeps the bone cells alive can be damaged, leading to areas of bone susceptible to infection. ...
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Conditions & Treatments
Limb Deformity Correction Limb deformity can occur for several reasons. It may occur following a fracture, if the bone fails to heal correctly. This can occur if the bone is not fixed in the correct position, or if the metalwork fails before full healing has...
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Conditions & Treatments
Removal of Metalwork Metalwork is commonly used to fix broken bones. However, once the fracture has healed it has served its purpose and is no longer need. Sometimes it can cause problems, such as irritation if prominent or cause ongoing pain due to its presence. ...
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Conditions & Treatments
Segmental Bone Defects and Bone Transport What is a segmental bone defect? A segmental bone defect is when there is such significant bone missing from a long bone that it is unable to heal or would result in shortening of the limb to achieve bone contact. This is...
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Conditions & Treatments
Osteomyelitis What is Osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis the medical term that refers to infection in bone. This occurs when pathogens reach the bone and cause an infection. Early on this infection causes pain and may result in a collection of pus forming inside or around...
