Fracture Malunion: Causes, Symptoms, and Corrective Treatments
1. Introduction A fracture malunion is a significant orthopedic complication wherein a fractured bone heals, but does so in an abnormal, non-anatomical position. Unlike a nonunion, where the bone fails to heal entirely, a malunion results in a structurally solid but deformed bone. This misalignment can lead to profound mechanical dysfunction, chronic pain, and the … Read more