Fracture non-union - distal humerus

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Elbow restricted movement. History of trauma 3 years ago.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female

Right elbow

x-ray

Fracture non-union of the distal humerus with the sclerotic line at the fractured ends.

Marginal osteophytes formation next to the fracture sides.

Case Discussion

Fracture non-union describes the failure of normal fracture healing processes. Solid bone healing will not occur without further treatment intervention.

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