The Principles of Nonunion Evaluation and Management

Presented by:

David P. Barei, MD
Professor
Harborview Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine

Erik A. Magnusson, MD (R4)
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine

Goals for discussion:

• Review patient, fracture and surgical risk factors for non-union development.
• Classify a patient’s non-union in a concise, descriptive and goal oriented manner.
• Think beyond the fracture: soft tissue management, joint deformities, infection.
• Reinforce biology and stability as the pillars of non-union management.