Malunion

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

When fracture fragment unite in unsatisfactory position it is malunion

Question 2

Cause

Answer 2

Adequate reduction failed
Reduction not maintained
Close reduction of #
Excessive comminuted fracture
Unchecked muscle pull
Fracture unnoticed
Gradual collapse of osteoporotic bone

Question 3

Site

Answer 3

@SPICCe
Supra condylar #
Proximal tibia #
Intertrochanteric #
Clavicle #
Colle’s#

Question 4

Clinical feature

Answer 4

Obvious deformity
Angulation
Rotation
Refracture
Assymetry of limbs

Question 5

X ray

Answer 5

White # line

Question 6

Tt

Answer 6

Anatomical reduction
If rotational misalignment in children - it cant be reduced
Refracturing and fixing with implants
Corrective osteotomy
Limb lengthening